Bachblyten Festival sexualized violence allegations have emerged ahead of the event at the Schwesing airfield near Husum in Schleswig-Holstein, which is scheduled to take place from July 24 to 26, 2026.

Two DJs, Punching Polly and Sophie Cut, canceled their planned gigs at short notice, stating they had learned of “serious allegations against a senior member of the festival’s event team.”

The festival issued a statement denying the accusations, saying “The accusations made are said to be false,” and adding that it has heard rumors circulating from various sources but, despite repeated inquiries, has so far received neither concrete information nor comprehensible background details.

The organisers said they take allegations seriously while distinguishing concrete indications from rumors and that they are seeking direct contact with individuals who have concrete information or who are affected.

The Bachblyten Festival is scheduled to take place at the Schwesing airfield near Husum in Schleswig-Holstein from July 24 to 26, 2026, and the 2026 programme is organised across four stages that are planned to host performances throughout the three-day event.

Musical genres listed for the event include Techno, Tech House, Indie Dance, Psy Techno, Goa and Drum’n’Bass, with performances assigned to the stages to reflect the variety of electronic and dance-oriented styles in the published programme.

The published lineup names Maurice Mino, Sabura, Lampé and Fab Massimo as headliners for the 2026 edition, with the four-stage format framing the distribution of headline and supporting acts across the event schedule.

The programme information emphasises the multi-genre structure and the four-stage setup as the framework for the festival’s performances over the stated dates.

The festival issued an official statement rejecting the allegations, saying “The accusations made are said to be false.” The organisers stated, “They have heard rumors circulating from various sources but, despite repeated inquiries, have so far received neither concrete information nor comprehensible background details.”

The statement said the organisers take allegations seriously while distinguishing concrete indications from rumors. It said the organisers are seeking direct contact with individuals who have concrete information or who are affected and asked those people to get in touch so that verifiable details can be made known.

Responses in the comments under the festival’s statement are mostly critical.

Artist Cancellations

Two DJs withdrew at short notice from the Bachblyten Festival lineup. Punching Polly and Sophie Cut announced they were canceling after learning of “serious allegations against a senior member of the festival’s event team.” Both artists cited concerns about alleged misconduct, accountability and the safety of performers and attendees.

So far, neither performer has published a detailed statement, and media reports do not include additional evidence, timestamps or sources. Organisers have not provided names or formal charges, and no public police reports have been referenced.

Key facts

• Withdrawn artists: Punching Polly and Sophie Cut
• Reason given: reports of serious allegations involving a senior festival staff member
• Details available: limited; unverified; described as rumors in the organisers’ statement

As a result, the festival schedule was altered and conversations about artist safety, reporting processes and transparency have increased among fans and commentators.

The festival’s official statement said the organisers take allegations seriously while distinguishing concrete indications from rumors, and it noted that they have heard rumors circulating from various sources but, despite repeated inquiries, have so far received neither concrete information nor comprehensible background details. The statement said the organisers are seeking direct contact with individuals who have concrete information or who are affected and asked those people to get in touch so that verifiable details can be made known. The organisers included the sentence “Take care of yourselves!” in their communication. Responses in the comments under the festival’s statement are mostly critical. The available sources do not provide additional procedural details on how the organisers will handle reports or follow-up.

CONCLUSION

The situation remains that the Bachblyten Festival has denied the allegations, stating that ‘the accusations made are said to be false’ and that it has received no concrete information or comprehensible background details. DJs Punching Polly and Sophie Cut canceled their planned gigs at short notice, stating they had learned of ‘serious allegations against a senior member of the festival’s event team.’ Responses in the comments under the festival’s statement are mostly critical. The organisers have stated they take allegations seriously while distinguishing concrete indications from rumors and are seeking direct contact with individuals who have concrete information or who are affected.

CONCLUSION