Activists from Boycott Room were reportedly trampled during a 'die-in' at Under The K Bridge. The protest targeted Boiler Room's ownership ties to KKR and its alleged investments in global conflicts.
Tensions boiled over at Boiler Room’s New York takeover last weekend. Members of the Boycott Room campaign staged a 'die-in' during Friday's showcase to protest the platform's acquisition by Superstruct Entertainment, which is owned by private equity firm KKR. Activists cite KKR's ties to weapons manufacturing and the Coastal GasLink Pipeline as the primary driver for the action.
Footage from the event shows protesters wearing shirts reading 'KKR colonises, KKR kills' while lying on the dancefloor. Reports indicate that attendees jumped on or trampled protesters for nearly 20 minutes before security intervened. The group accused the brand of 'endangering humans' to protect its image while the party continued uninterrupted.
Saturday's session saw further disruptions, including a shut-down attempt at the booth. While Boiler Room previously stated it has no voting rights or ability to divest under its current ownership structure, the brand has remained silent on the specific violence reported at the New York weekend.
Despite the friction, the political reality of the scene was visible on stage; Detroit artist LELO performed in a 'Free Palestine' shirt, reflecting a growing push for industry accountability regarding corporate capital in dance music.