# RANS Carnival controversy and cancellations > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rans-carnival-controversy-and-cancellations > Updated: 2026-11-03T04:36:29.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The RANS Carnival in Yogyakarta, organized by PT Rans Entertainment Indonesia Tbk, faced significant disruptions following public backlash against Raffi Ahmad. The controversy originated from Ahmad’s participation in a Youth Pledge declaration in Jakarta, which critics alleged was a paid counter-movement to student demonstrations. This backlash led to a boycott that impacted the event at Maguwoharjo Stadium. Several musical acts, including Tipe-X and Guyon Waton, withdrew from the lineup citing social sensitivity and local conduciveness. Additionally, many MSME tenants canceled their participation, resulting in lower attendance and a quieter atmosphere. In response, RANS management denied allegations that they mobilized residents with payments of Rp50,000 or directed officials to do so. While the Yogyakarta event proceeded with a simplified concept, the company officially canceled the RANS Carnival and Cipungland events scheduled for mid-November in Tasikmalaya. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: RANS Entertainment addresses RANS Carnival cancellations and controversies RANS Entertainment addressed performer withdrawals at its Yogyakarta carnival and confirmed the cancellation of scheduled events in Tasikmalaya, while denying allegations of improper resident mobilization. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rans-entertainment-addresses-rans-carnival-cancellations-and-controversies ### 2026-10-30: RANS Carnival faces boycott and performer withdrawals in Yogyakarta RANS Carnival in Yogyakarta faces a boycott and performer withdrawals, including Tipe-X and Guyon Waton, following controversy surrounding Raffi Ahmad’s involvement in a recent political declaration. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/musicians-withdraw-from-rans-carnival-in-yogyakarta --- Cite as: RANS Carnival controversy and cancellations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rans-carnival-controversy-and-cancellations