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CY Fest 2026 Canceled Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

3/21/2026

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The CY Fest 2026 in Los Angeles was canceled due to multiple sexual misconduct allegations against promoter Ignacio 'Nacho Corrupted' Rodriguera.
The controversy triggered a mass withdrawal of bands, including headliners Subhumans and Dropdead, leaving the festival without a lineup.
Rodriguera denied the allegations, stating they are false and that he will address them legally.
The festival originally scheduled for March 28 refunded all tickets automatically after the cancellations.

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The CY Fest 2026 in Los Angeles was canceled due to multiple sexual misconduct allegations against promoter Ignacio 'Nacho Corrupted' Rodriguera.
The controversy triggered a mass withdrawal of bands, including headliners Subhumans and Dropdead, leaving the festival without a lineup.
Rodriguera denied the allegations, stating they are false and that he will address them legally.
The festival originally scheduled for March 28 refunded all tickets automatically after the cancellations.