Russian DJ Alexander Komarov pulled from ADE after threatening Ukrainian artist
The removal highlights ongoing tensions affecting line‑ups at major electronic music events.
OUTPUT 101 WireSource: Mixmag
Alexander Komarov, a Russian DJ, was set to perform at an ADE party organized by Interplay Records. The booking was cancelled after he sent a threatening message to a Ukrainian artist, prompting organisers to act.
The decision to drop Komarov from the festival schedule was reported by Mixmag, noting the incident as the reason for his removal from the line‑up. This development underscores how geopolitical conflicts can impact the electronic music community and event programming.
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