THE BPM FESTIVAL SHOOTINGS: DANCE MUSIC WORLD REACTS
Adam Beyer, Pan-Pot, Gorgon City respond...
DJs, promoters and organisers have responded to The BPM Festival shootings, that left four dead and 12 injured when a gunman opened fire at elrow's BPM closing party in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, earlier today.
Condolences have poured in from all corners of the dance community, read reactions from The Black Madonna, Sonny Fodera, Gorgon City, Monki, Adam Beyer and more below.
The BPM festival have also released an official statement following the attack and you can stay up to date with news from the scene as it breaks by following DJ Mag's Live Blog.
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Sending love and strength to the whole @TheBPMFestival family and all our dance music community right now.
— The Black Madonna (@blackmadonnachi) January 16, 2017
So sad about BPM! Thoughts go out to everyone
— Patrick Topping (@Patrick_Topping) January 16, 2017
Shocked at the heartbreaking news coming from BPM, lost for words really. Stay safe everyone.
— Gorgon City (@GorgonCity) January 16, 2017
Can't believe what has happened at BPM! I am shocked, my thoughts are with all the people out there, Stay safe and stay aware !!!!
— Sonny Fodera (@sonnyfodera) January 16, 2017
I'm quickly starting to fallout with this world. I hope all of our friends at BPM are safe. Just awful news #BeSafe
— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_whp) January 16, 2017
Police investigating a coordinated attack from the #cartel - @blueparrotplaya where I was, dozens of shots, security footage showed 6 down
— Hector Escardo (@hectorescardo) January 16, 2017
Fuck all this violence, cartel, terror shit! Condolences to those involved. This is so sad! Let love rule #bpmfestival @TheBPMFestival
— Pan-Pot (@PanPotOFFICIAL) January 16, 2017
oh no no no no.... just heard about the bpm shooting... the world is a scary place right now.. these shootings have to stop !!
— CARNAGE (@djcarnage) January 16, 2017
Shocked and completely gutted after hearing the tragic news from @TheBPMFestival. My thoughts are with all of those affected.
— Adam Beyer (@realAdamBeyer) January 16, 2017
Any brothers and sisters that are @TheBPMFestival last night, tweet that U R OK
— carl craig (@carlcraignet) January 16, 2017
Very sad news about BPM, sending lot of love to everyone over there
— MONKI (@monki_dj) January 16, 2017
Just saw the tragic news of what happened at @TheBPMFestival . My thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims. #sad #why
— Oliver Huntemann (@OliverHuntemann) January 16, 2017
Love to everyone affected by the tragic shootings at @TheBPMFestival in Mexico. Our thoughts are with you x
— fabriclondon (@fabriclondon) January 16, 2017
I'm devasted to hear about what happened in Playa Del Carmen. Praying for the victims, and scared of this world. Hope my friends are safe!
— Joseph Capriati (@josephcapriati) January 16, 2017