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DGTL India faces calls to drop Stephan Bodzin after BLOT! incident
DGTL India's 2026 lineup announcement for German DJ Stephan Bodzin has reignited controversy after an incident at a previous India event resurfaced. New Delhi electronic artist BLOT! (Gaurav Malaker) alleged that Bodzin's…
The Story in Brief
DGTL India's 2026 lineup announcement for German DJ Stephan Bodzin has reignited controversy after an incident at a previous India event resurfaced. New Delhi electronic artist BLOT! (Gaurav Malaker) alleged that Bodzin's manager threatened him at Spacetech Halloween in Gurugram on October 31, 2025. BLOT! claimed Bodzin's set ran 40 minutes overtime, and when he asked to switch over, the manager threatened to hit him and said international headliners could play as long as they wanted.
Entrepreneur Shuchir Soni amplified the issue on Instagram, demanding Bodzin be dropped from the lineup and criticising the lack of accountability. BLOT! clarified he was not upset about DGTL not booking him but hoped the industry would rectify a bad habit. DGTL said it was reviewing the information as the incident occurred outside its event. Rolling Stone India has sought comment from Bodzin's team.
The Indian Opinion
The spat between BLOT! and Bodzin's manager is a small incident, but it has exposed a deeper grievance. Indian artists often complain that international headliners treat them as second-class citizens. The question is whether the outrage is being directed at the right party. DGTL India was not responsible for the Gurugram event. Yet the festival now has a chance to show it values local talent. Will it investigate the incident and hold the manager accountable, or will it let the business-as-usual culture continue?
Source: rollingstoneindia.com
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