Entertainment · Music · 3 hrs ago
Four Acts Withdraw From RANS Carnival in Sleman
Four music acts withdrew from RANS Carnival in Sleman, Yogyakarta, which was scheduled for October 31 and November 1, 2026.
The performers are Tipe-X, Guyon Waton, OM Wawes and Masdddho.
They cited public concern and the need to protect safety and comfort, though they gave different explanations for their decisions.
Their withdrawals came amid online calls to boycott the event and criticism of Raffi Ahmad and RANS Entertainment.
The backlash was reportedly linked to Raffi’s appearance at a Youth Pledge declaration, where he attended as a special presidential envoy; Raffi said he was invited as a guest.
Police said they deployed officers for event security, not to bring residents to the carnival, after claims of police-organised attendance spread online.
The event was scheduled to run over two days, but the available information does not say whether it will go ahead as planned.
Four acts withdrew from the RANS Carnival scheduled at Maguwoharjo Stadium in Sleman on 31 October and 1 November 2026.
The acts were Guyon Waton, Masdddho, OM Wawes and Tipe-X.
Several performers cited public discussion, community sentiment, safety or social sensitivity in explaining their decisions.
Tirto reported that the withdrawals were suspected to be linked to social media calls for a boycott of Raffi Ahmad and RANS Entertainment.
Polresta Sleman denied claims circulating online that it had mobilized residents, saying it had deployed personnel for security.
- Who
- Guyon Waton, Masdddho, OM Wawes and Tipe-X withdrew from the event.
- What
- The four acts cancelled their planned performances at the RANS Carnival.
- When
- The carnival was scheduled for 31 October to 1 November 2026; the withdrawals were reported on 31 October.
- Where
- The event was planned for the area of Maguwoharjo Stadium in Sleman, DI Yogyakarta.
- Why
- The artists cited considerations including public sentiment, safety, comfort and social sensitivity. Tirto said the withdrawals were suspected to be connected to boycott calls on social media.
Social media users alleging the police mobilized residents
Polresta Sleman
Claim about mobilization
Social media users alleging the police mobilized residents
Posts circulating online alleged that residents were being mobilized to attend the carnival.
Polresta Sleman
Polresta Sleman said it had not mobilized a crowd, but had deployed personnel to secure a public event.
Reports said Guyon Waton, Masdddho, OM Wawes and Tipe-X had withdrawn from the carnival.
The RANS Carnival was scheduled to take place at Maguwoharjo Stadium in Sleman.
- Withdrawing acts
- Guyon Waton, Masdddho, OM Wawes and Tipe-X
- Event
- RANS Carnival
- Scheduled dates
- 31 October–1 November 2026
- Venue
- Maguwoharjo Stadium area, Sleman, DI Yogyakarta
- Police response
- Polresta Sleman said it deployed personnel for security, not residents for attendance.
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What people are saying
Polresta Sleman has never mobilized a crowd. What we did was deploy personnel to secure a public event.
This decision is not intended to corner any party, but is solely an effort to maintain safety, comfort, and good relations with everyone.
For us, music is not just entertainment and the stage is not only about performing. There are values, care, and the voices of the public that also need to be respected.
We are withdrawing from this event. See you at another party. X greetings.