paroolOct 15, 2026, 19:00

Russian DJ dropped from ADE after hate message to Ukrainian

Russian DJ Komarov has been dropped from the Amsterdam Dance Event after a past hateful message directed at a Ukrainian colleague surfaced. While his removal has been confirmed, critics continue to call for further screening of other Russian artists who may have ties to the Kremlin or disputed territories.

Russian DJ Komarov has been removed from the lineup of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) following the discovery of a hateful message he sent to Ukrainian DJ Vadim Bonkrashkov. In the message, Komarov used derogatory language to wish death upon his colleague and the nation of Ukraine. Although Komarov expressed regret over missing the Amsterdam event, label Interplay Records confirmed he would no longer be participating. The organization of ADE stated they do not oversee individual label bookings, but the artist is no longer listed on their official schedule.

Despite this move, criticism persists regarding the presence of other Russian artists at the festival. Karel Burger Dirven, the honorary consul of Ukraine, has urged ADE to exclude performers with ties to the Kremlin or those who have performed in occupied Crimea. Meanwhile, Ukrainian music groups are calling for a complete ban on Russian artists during the ongoing conflict. The festival continues to face scrutiny over its programming decisions, adding to recent controversies involving other artists and political sensitivities at the event.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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