An event scheduled for the evening of February 19 in London, featuring a DJ set by Danny Rampling and far-right activist James O’Keefe, was abruptly cancelled by the venue owners at the last minute.
Reason for Cancellation
OMEARA made the decision to call off the event just hours before it was supposed to take place, in response to requests from the climate activist group Fossil Free London.
Event Details
The event was intended to serve as the unofficial afterparty for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference, founded by Jordan Peterson. The conference included appearances by controversial figures such as Nigel Farage and Peter Thiel.
According to Fossil Free London, the conference featured talks by the president of the Heritage Foundation, the organization behind Project 2025, a 900-page policy document outlining goals for Trump’s second term.
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Danny Rampling’s Involvement
Danny Rampling, a pioneer of acid house music, participated in the conference earlier in the day, where representatives from the Trump administration also spoke. Rampling described the event as “insightful and empowering.”
In an Instagram post from Fossil Free London, the group urged the shutdown of the afterparty, denouncing the event at OMEARA as a showcase of “unstoppable subculture sounds and styles” by DJs Danny Rampling and James O’Keefe.
A flyer obtained by Resident Advisor advertised the event as an “electrifying evening of music, dancing, and high jinks,” hosted by promoter Matthew Glamorre and featuring a cigar terrace with aged whiskies.
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Event Update
Fossil Free London provided an update on Instagram, announcing that OMEARA had withdrawn as the venue for the ARC’s afterparty, leaving attendees scrambling to locate the new location.
Journalist Andy Ngo confirmed on Twitter that the event had been relocated, sharing a video of James O’Keefe’s DJ set. It remains unclear whether Danny Rampling also performed.
Mixmag has contacted OMEARA for further information.
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FAQs
Q: Why was the event featuring Danny Rampling and James O’Keefe cancelled?
A: The venue owners cancelled the event last minute in response to calls from climate activist group Fossil Free London.
Q: Who was scheduled to appear at the event?
A: The event was set to feature DJ sets by Danny Rampling and far-right activist James O’Keefe, as well as appearances by figures like Nigel Farage and Peter Thiel.
Q: What was the controversy surrounding the event?
A: The event was criticized for its association with far-right figures and organizations, leading to calls for its cancellation by activist groups.
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