Dance Music World Reacts to Las Vegas Shooting That Left At Least 58 Dead, 515 Injured

After a mass shooting in Las Vegas left more than 50 dead and hundreds injured during a country music festival on Sunday, Oct. 1, the world is in mourning. The gunman, identified by police as Stephen Paddock, 64, opened fire during Jason Aldean’s set at the Route 91 Harvest Festival from a hotel room in the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel and Casino. He was found dead on the 32nd floor of the hotel. 

It’s a harrowing tragedy that gives heavy pause to the artists, managers, and executives in the electronic dance world who have come to call Las Vegas a second home. Many have shared their fears, thoughts, and condolences with the friends and families of those affected. 

3LAU

 

I grew up in this city & I’m proud to call Vegas my home. This darkness shouldn’t exist here, or anywhere else. I pray we begin to tackle the root causes of such blind hatred, instead of fixing the symptoms as they show up to say hello.

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Calvin Harris

God bless the families of those lost in Vegas. So devastating and senseless

— Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) October 2, 2017

Tiësto

I am so shocked about what happened last night. My thoughts and sympathies go out to the victims, first responders, and people of Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/LjW0EU38wL

— Tiësto (@tiesto) October 2, 2017

deadmau5 

wtf

— dead mow cinco (@deadmau5) October 2, 2017

The Chainsmokers

I can’t believe what’s happened. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this horrible tragedy in our second home Las Vegas.

— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) October 2, 2017

Marshmello 

No tonight’s show is cancelled please stay in your rooms or homes. Praying for everyone —- love u all https://t.co/IOhjOXPLWi

— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) October 2, 2017

Zedd

So much hate in the world at the moment…
Absolutely disgusting to read about what happened in Vegas.
Thoughts to everyone involved.

— Zedd (@Zedd) October 2, 2017

Jauz

I’m in the middle of this fucking nightmare right now. This shit is so real. We are getting out to somewhere safe. Everyone get out of area

— Jauz (@Jauzofficial) October 2, 2017

Dillon Francis

I’m speechless… prayers out to everyone in Vegas

— Dillon Francis (@DILLONFRANCIS) October 2, 2017

Steve Aoki 

———— pic.twitter.com/BU0uE79MnX

— Kolony Out Now (@steveaoki) October 2, 2017

 

My heart and prayers go out to all those affected right now. Still processing what just happened right here in my city. We all are and I know there’s a lot of you out there that want to help. One of the best ways if you’re here in Vegas is to go to unitedbloodservices.org and donate blood. They are running out!! This is coming from my friend @beardofvegas CEO of St Rose San Martin hospital. For those of you that want to help that aren’t from here I’ll post up more soon as I get it. United Blood Services at 6930 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89117 (702) 228-4483 is opening shortly to take blood donations in response to Las Vegas shooting. If you’re able and awake, please consider going to donate now or sometime later today. All blood types are needed, hospitals are running low. **Please copy/repost. #prayforvegas

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Alesso?

Can’t believe the news today. Las Vegas is like a second home to me. Sending my thoughts and love to the affected ones.

— Alesso (@Alesso) October 2, 2017

Hardwell

My thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy in Las Vegas.

— Hardwell (@HARDWELL) October 2, 2017

Bassnectar

wishing peace to you and your family —-??–??

— Bassnectar (@bassnectar) October 2, 2017

Krewella

So disturbed to hear about the act of terrorism & loss of lives that happened in a place where so many ppl have beautiful memories in #LV

— KREWELLA (@Krewella) October 2, 2017

Thoughts & prayers aren’t enough. Gun policy in the US needs to be addressed ASAP. This can’t wait anymore.

— KREWELLA (@Krewella) October 2, 2017

Kayzo

Passed out at like 9pm tonight but just woke up with a weird feeling. Now seeing all this insanity in Vegas. So incredibly sad..

— kayzo (@KayzoMusic) October 2, 2017

Party Favor

Thoughts are with Vegas right now. Unreal

— BURY OUT NOW (@partyfavormusic) October 2, 2017

Nicky Romero

The Las Vegas shooting is awful —

— Almost Nicky Romero (@ImSoNickyRomero) October 2, 2017

Kill the Noise

You only hunt one kinda game with automatic weapons, where is the line with the guns America ?

— ?†? (@killthenoise) October 2, 2017

Armin van Buuren

Just heard the terrible news about the shooting in Las Vegas. Totally in shock. #PrayingForVegas

— Armin van Buuren (@arminvanbuuren) October 2, 2017

Cheat Codes

Prayers for those in Vegas —

— Cheat Codes (@CheatCodesMusic) October 2, 2017

Borgore

Praying for Vegas

— FOR THE PUSSY (@Borgore) October 2, 2017

Cash Cash

thoughts and prayers are with everyone in vegas rn. stay safe out there.

— Cash Cash (@cashcash) October 2, 2017

Above & Beyond

Distressing to hear the news out of Vegas, a city that’s been so supportive of us over the years. In all of our thoughts today.

— Above & Beyond (@aboveandbeyond) October 2, 2017

Dada Life

Vegas you are in our hearts today. You’ve been so good to us that its difficult reading about what happened yesterday.
MORE LOVE. LESS HATE

— Dada Life (@dadalife) October 2, 2017

Morgan Page

I’ve been a resident DJ at Mandalay Bay for 3 years, and could never picture anything like this happening. Missed it by 1 day

— Morgan Page (@morganpage) October 2, 2017

Martin Garrix

Praying for Vegas.. —-?? pic.twitter.com/dU6X2aTk9r

— MARTIN GARRIX (@MartinGarrix) October 2, 2017

Mija

what the fuck —-my heart goes out to vegas right now. this shit is so scary. why 🙁 https://t.co/kA0oZR6ejM

— meej (@hi_mija) October 2, 2017

Felix Da Housecat

Praying 4 the families and those affected… in Vegas. A terrorist is a terrorist no sugar coating(media). Love is the answer.

— Felix Da Housecat (@TheeRealFDHC) October 2, 2017

Big Gigantic

Sending lots of ?? to Las Vegas! Our hearts go out to the people and families effected by these terrible tragedies. Our hearts are broken 🙁

— BIG GIGANTIC (@BigGigantic) October 2, 2017

Snails

Just woke up and heard about everything that happenned yesterday…

— SLUGGTOPIAN (@snailmusic) October 2, 2017

DJ Snake

This world is sick.

— DJ SNAKE (@djsnake) October 2, 2017

Arty

I’m heartbroken. my thoughts, prayers, and pain are with everyone affected by this disgusting act. —— #prayforvegas pic.twitter.com/1o8IKvpiDj

— ARTY (@arty_music) October 2, 2017

Afrojack

LV Blood donating adresses pic.twitter.com/EYJaHIiABs

— Afrojack (@afrojack) October 2, 2017

Moby

How many more mass shootings will it take? How many more lives ended? How many more families destroyed? We need sane, rational, sensible #g… pic.twitter.com/50J4pdze0z

— moby X?X (@thelittleidiot) October 2, 2017

A-Trak

Devastated by the Vegas news

— Cannibal Aux (@atrak) October 2, 2017

Tokimonsta

i am pained to know that festival goers consisting of children, brothers, sisters, friends, parents were punished for happily existing.

— T?O?K?iM?O?N?S?T?A? (@TOKiMONSTA) October 2, 2017

Phantoms

Terrorism doesn’t have a color.

— Phantoms (@phantoms) October 2, 2017

AC Slater

i’m so deeply saddened by the news about Vegas. my heart goes out to Vegas and everyone affected. ??

— AC Slater (@djacslater) October 2, 2017

The Knocks

CALL. IT. A. TERRORIST. ATTACK.

— The Knocks (@theknocks) October 2, 2017

Alison Wonderland

My heart is going out to anyone in Las Vegas right now this is awful. Absolutely heartbreaking.

— Alison Wonderland (@awonderland) October 2, 2017

Chromeo

Stop the violence pic.twitter.com/g29nXyDMTh

— FUNK DOCS (@Chromeo) October 2, 2017

Malaa

Vegas —

— Malaa (@Malaamusic) October 2, 2017

Rezz

Vegas ..–

— R?ZZ (@OfficialRezz) October 2, 2017

Swizzy Mack

it’s time to do something about it. pic.twitter.com/7qr4lvQIDY

— Genesis (@Swizzymack) October 2, 2017

Firebeatz

We are really mad about the news of the shooting in las vegas! Our thoughts go out to everyone involved in this tragedy….

— Firebeatz (@Firebeatz) October 2, 2017

Bonobo

Sending love to Vegas. Shocked at all the madness in the world right now.

— Bonobo (@si_bonobo) October 2, 2017

Borgeous

I’m safe in Vegas. Thank you for everyone that reached out. My prayers are with everyone effected by this tragic event.

— BORGEOUS (@BorgeousMusic) October 2, 2017

Illenium

Devastated. Do something nice for someone today. Look out for one another. Ill be keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers #PrayForVegas pic.twitter.com/KNPrAFjxSo

— ILLENIUM (@ILLENIUMMUSIC) October 2, 2017

San Holo

wish i could find the right words to say how i feel but i cant… love x

— San Holo (@sanholobeats) October 2, 2017

Dannic

Still can’t get over what happened in Vegas. My thoughts are with everyone involved.

— Dannic (@dannic) October 2, 2017

Dzeko

Pray for Las Vegas ??

— DZEKO (@Dzekomusic) October 2, 2017

OWSLA

Our hearts are with those affected by the tragedy in Las Vegas –?? pic.twitter.com/wlI3USKUOb

— OWSLA (@OWSLA) October 2, 2017

Moe Shalizi

When will the madness stop — pic.twitter.com/fYY9hDUzwR

— Moe Shalizi (@shalizi) October 2, 2017

Hakkasan Las Vegas

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— Hakkasan Las Vegas (@HakkasanLV) October 2, 2017

Live Nation

Our hearts are with you Las Vegas. Thoughts and prayers to all those affected, their families and loved ones. #prayforvegas pic.twitter.com/OFgyR7wh98

— Live Nation (@LiveNation) October 2, 2017

EDC Las Vegas

Our heart is with Las Vegas. ??

— EDC (@EDC_LasVegas) October 2, 2017

Mad Decent

las vegas is not only vital to the entire music industry – it is a city fundamental to american culture. our thoughts are with you.

— MAD DECENT (@maddecent) October 2, 2017

Dim Mak Records 

Today our hearts and prayers are with Las Vegas. ??–

— DIM MAK (@dimmak) October 2, 2017