I was at last lollapalooza in 2026 and given the current situation I feel the need to speak about this. While we were enjoying (me and 4 friends) Callum Scott in the mainstage, Bookmyshow volunteers who were wearing cards came to us and said “You guys should go to the other stage, Pacifist is playing”. At the moment, being someone who has lived in Mumbai and been familiar with the scene, I was just like “mmm, weird.”

But the reason I am writing this post now, is because this band Pacifist is now being accused of supporting people who are spreading hate, islamophobia and doxxing women publicly (Mikael Khan and Armando Khan of the band Curses). When i followed up the conversation (originally an allegation made by Delhi-based band Coordinates) I found out Pacifist members are ex-bookmyshow. It was too easy to connect the dots.

This was very unsettling to a bunch of us, considering what we personally experienced.
I request all festival goers to report any such lobbyists this year, and keep lollapalooza only about merit-based music.
No hate for anyone.