Daniil Lavrowski
Amelie Lens responds to ‘Techno Files’: “Stop automatically protecting your friends”
Amelie Lens has publicly addressed the ongoing ‘techno files’ controversy, as multiple DJs face online allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power. In a strongly worded Instagram statement, the Belgian artist clearly stated her position. “We are tired,” she wrote. “Safety has been treated as a women’s problem for far too long.”
The term ‘techno files’ emerged online as users began referring to the wave of accusations and drawing parallels to broader high-profile cases involving abuse of power. Several artists, including Shlømo, Odymel, and CARV, now face intense public scrutiny, and multiple promoters have reportedly removed bookings in recent days. Meanwhile, Tomorrowland confirmed that the artists remain scheduled for now, explaining that the festival is in dialogue with their respective management teams and continues to monitor the situation while investigations move forward.
Amelie Lens’ statement went beyond individual names and addressed the culture itself. She emphasized that both the dancefloor and backstage spaces should feel safe, yet often do not. She also challenged the reflex to dismiss concerns by saying “not all men,” arguing instead that real change requires men to speak up when misconduct happens within their own circles. “The issue is not whether all men are responsible,” she wrote. “The question is who speaks up when something happens?”
The conversation intensified further after Shlømo issued his own statement denying allegations and announcing legal action. However, the reaction online remained divided. Nicole Moudaber and others publicly criticized the tone of past remarks resurfaced in interviews, while additional artists, including Sara Landry, voiced solidarity with alleged victims and called for accountability within the scene.
Ultimately, Lens framed her message not as division, but as responsibility. “Help us break the cycle,” she wrote. “Stop automatically protecting your friends. Ask yourself why accusations exist. The truth is not defamation.”
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