paroolOct 24, 2026, 08:05

Five DJs, including Amsterdam native Job Jobse (36), cancel No Art Festival performance due to ‘personal circumstances’

Five DJs, including Amsterdam's Job Jobse, have canceled their performances at the No Art Festival citing personal reasons. The cancellations come amidst ongoing controversy surrounding Sona, the event organizer, following allegations of misconduct against a former co-owner and previous regulatory violations.

Five DJs, including Amsterdam native Job Jobse, have canceled their scheduled appearances at the No Art Festival due to unspecified personal reasons. The festival organizers confirmed the cancellations through social media platform Sona, announcing that the artists will be replaced by the British duo Prospa, Italian DJ Silvie Loto, and Belgian artist Laura de Greef. Neither the performers nor the festival provided further details regarding the nature of the cancellations.

The industry buzz surrounding these departures follows recent reporting by Het Parool, which detailed allegations of sexual misconduct against former Sona co-owner Omid Kahali. While Kahali denies these claims, the company has since severed ties with him. Furthermore, the organization has recently faced regulatory scrutiny and a significant fine after it was revealed that they had violated liquor sales regulations at a previous event. Despite inquiries from the press, both the management of the affected DJs and the event organizers have remained silent regarding the specific motivations behind the recent lineup changes.

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

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