Several prominent hard techno DJs, including Shlømo, CARV and Basswell, have been removed from a string of festival line-ups following serious allegations of sexual misconduct. The cancellations, announced by multiple promoters in the past week, have sent ripples through the electronic music community.
The claims, which include accusations of harassment, grooming and assault, first surfaced on social media in late February. As of 2 March 2026, events such as Verknipt, Open Beatz and Airbeat One have confirmed the artists will no longer perform, marking what many are calling hard techno's #MeToo moment.
