C.Y. Fest, the punk and hardcore festival slated for March 28 at The Belasco in downtown Los Angeles, has been cancelled after an organizer faced allegations of sexual assault and longstanding misconduct. The festival’s founder, Ignacio “Nacho Corrupted” Rodriguera, stepped away from operations as bands and promoters pulled out, and organizers say tickets are being refunded. A last-minute attempt to salvage the event by Tankcrimes owner Scotty Heath fell apart after he reversed course amid mounting questions.
Belasco date scrapped
The show had been booked for March 28 at The Belasco, with tickets available through primary sellers and the venue calendar. Live Nation and other event pages previously listed a multi-stage bill of punk, metal, and hardcore acts before the plug was pulled.
Allegations, denials, and a promoter pulling back
Multiple people came forward this week with allegations against Rodriguera. He has denied the claims and described them as “false” and “misinformation.” As reported by Chaoszine, Heath urged Rodriguera to step down and briefly announced he would take over running the festival, only to back out less than 48 hours later. Heath told the outlet he “just felt like I was in over my head” once the proposed takeover triggered more questions than answers.
Lineup fallout and refunds
The controversy set off a rapid chain reaction of withdrawals and cancellations. Chaoszine reports that Subhumans, Ghoul, Dropdead, and Weekend Nachos were among the acts that pulled out, and organizers say 13 shows in total were called off. The festival’s Instagram story, as quoted by Chaoszine, stated, “ALL TICKETS HAVE BEEN REFUNDED AUTOMATICALLY TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT” and asked vendors to send direct messages for reimbursements. Several artists and promoters told peers they preferred not to be associated with the event while the allegations remain unresolved.
Neighborhood impact and what’s next
For now, The Belasco and ticket platforms appear to be handling the nuts and bolts while bands, vendors, and fans sort through refunds and their next moves. The cancellation lands as the scene continues to wrestle with questions of safety and accountability at DIY and independent events. This story will be updated when primary statements from venue management, law enforcement, or festival organizers are issued.
