DJs Drop Off Amsterdam Dance Event Over Shlømo Booking, ADE Cuts Ties With Promoters

In February of this year, French DJ Shlømo, whose real name is Shaun Baron-Carvais, was accused of sexual assault and misconduct. He was listed among several hard techno DJs who were accused of misconduct and pulled from partnerships and events, including Verknipt, World Club Dome, and Airbeat On. Baron-Carvais denied the allegations.On June 5, a formal complaint was filed against Baron-Carvais with the Paris Judicial Court, according to a statement from the group METOODJS, concerning "alleged acts of rape, psychological violence and death threats." Amsterdam newspaper Het Parool reported that French lawyer Inès Davau, who represents the alleged victim, confirmed a criminal investigation is underway.Now, Amsterdam Dance Event, or ADE, is cutting ties with promoters Komplott and Overgave, after they were adamant about keeping Shlømo as a headliner at an event on Oct. 21 at warehouse club Panama. “The stance adopted by the event's organizers conflicts directly with ADE's values," ADE's statement read, "and is inherently insensitive to our role and mission of nurturing the electronic music scene, nightlife, and its communities."Because ADE is a decentralized festival, Komplott and Ove...