Bachblyten Festival sexual violence allegations: Security and review planned

Bachblyten Festival sexual violence allegations have surfaced as the festival prepares to open in Schleswig-Holstein at the Schwesing airfield near Husum. The event is scheduled to run July 24–26, 2026. The allegations concern a person in a leading role at the festival and have coincided with the cancellation of headline sets by several artists. Punching Polly and Sophie Cut cancelled their performances, and additional artists — Sabura, Fab Massimo, Mauricemino, DJ Nasendusche, Roman Adam and skkinvelvet — announced withdrawals via Instagram stories.

The festival published an Instagram statement that relieved all persons connected to the current allegations from duties and excluded them from further involvement in the event. Organizers said they take the situation very seriously and plan a comprehensive review after the festival, and they asked for tips and support to help clarify the matter. The statement also noted existing measures during the event, including an awareness team, professional security and designated contact persons, and the organizers have indicated the festival will proceed as scheduled. The message expressed confidence in spending a beautiful, peaceful and unforgettable weekend together.

Several DJs canceled scheduled performances at the Bachblyten Festival following allegations of sexualized violence involving a person in a leading role at the event. Punching Polly and Sophie Cut canceled their performances citing those allegations. Additional artists — Sabura, Fab Massimo, Mauricemino, DJ Nasendusche, Roman Adam and skkinvelvet — announced cancellations via Instagram stories. These withdrawals occurred amid public attention to the allegations.

The festival published an Instagram statement that relieved all persons connected to the current allegations from duties and excluded them from further involvement in the event. Organizers said they take the situation very seriously and intend to conduct a comprehensive review after the festival, and they asked for tips and support to help clarify the matter. Organizers also noted that an awareness team, professional security and designated contact persons would be available during the festival. The statement indicated the festival plans to proceed as scheduled.

The Bachblyten Festival published an Instagram statement that “decided with immediate effect to relieve all persons connected to the current allegations—including a person in a leading role—from all duties and exclude them from further involvement in the festival.” The organizers added that they take the situation “very seriously” and asked the public for tips and support to help clarify the matter. The statement also said the organizers had previously described the allegations as “false” and “rumors.” The message requested assistance and information from anyone who might help the clarification process.

Organizers committed to carrying out a “comprehensive review” after the event and stated that steps are planned to examine the reported incidents. The statement noted that an awareness team, professional security and designated contact persons would be available during the festival to address concerns on site. It also indicated that the festival is planned to proceed as scheduled. The organizers closed the message by expressing confidence that attendees could “together spend a beautiful, peaceful and unforgettable weekend.”

Organizers stated that several security and support measures would be available during the festival.

• An awareness team available on site during the event.
• Professional security present at the festival.
• Designated contact persons to address concerns during the festival.

The statement indicated these measures were intended to be in place for the July 24–26, 2026 event at the Schwesing airfield near Husum.

Organizers stated that the Bachblyten Festival is planned to proceed as scheduled despite the recent allegations. They reiterated that measures would be in place during the event and that on-site teams would be available to address concerns. The statement said the organizers regard the situation as important and indicated that follow-up steps are intended. The message emphasized the planned continuity of the festival program for the July 24–26, 2026 event.

The organizers also committed to carrying out a comprehensive review after the event and asked for public assistance to clarify the matter. They reiterated prior reassurances and closed their message expressing confidence that attendees could together spend a beautiful, peaceful and unforgettable weekend. The tone of the statement combined an indication of operational continuity with a pledge to review the reported incidents. The organizers additionally asked for tips and support from anyone who could contribute information.

CONCLUSION

Allegations of sexualized violence have affected the Bachblyten Festival’s opening days, leading to the withdrawal of multiple performers, including Punching Polly and Sophie Cut as well as other artists who announced cancellations via Instagram. Organizers reported that they relieved persons connected to the claims from duties and excluded those individuals from further involvement in the event. The withdrawals and personnel changes have occurred as the festival prepared to run on its scheduled dates.

Festival organizers said they consider the matter important and committed to conducting a comprehensive review after the event, while requesting tips and support to clarify the situation. They also indicated that on-site support measures would be available, including an awareness team, professional security and designated contact persons. Despite the reported allegations and performer cancellations, the organizers indicated the festival is planned to proceed as scheduled.