Disclosure‘s highly anticipated surprise set at Boiler Room London was cut short on Sunday due to safety concerns arising from overcrowding. The British duo were only five minutes into their performance when organizers were forced to intervene.
The British duo were just “five minutes” into their set at Boiler Room’s latest World Tour event on Sunday, when organisers were forced to intervene amid overcrowding concerns. “It’s out of our control but the festival has deemed it unsafe for us to play due to crowd surges,” Disclosure shared in an Instagram story after leaving the stage. “ We won’t be coming back on, but hope to see you soon again London.”
We worked really hard on the set for months… and are honestly heartbroken we can’t play
Disclosure
Boiler Room also issued a statement acknowledging the high demand and apologizing for the disruption. They assured fans that they would bring Disclosure back to London soon.
Our secret guests, Disclosure, pulled a massive crowd in London today. We unfortunately had to halt their set due to such high demand—not their fault.
Boiler Room
While no injuries were reported, the incident highlights the ongoing challenges of crowd management at large-scale events. It’s worth noting that this is not the first time Boiler Room has faced such issues. A similar incident occurred at a Peggy Gou Boiler Room show in Seoul earlier this year.
The cancellation has sparked discussions about the safety of electronic music events. Many attendees expressed their frustration and disappointment, questioning the organizers’ ability to manage crowds effectively. Some have called for stricter safety measures and improved crowd control strategies to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Despite the setback, Disclosure managed to salvage the weekend by performing a pop-up DJ set at a record shop in North London. They also announced that they would be releasing the mix they recorded there online. The cancellation has undoubtedly left a sour taste in the mouths of many fans. We hope Boiler Room will address the issue and ensure the safety and capacity management of future events.
