Jakarta: Entourage Bali has suspended the viral Bali Silent Disco Run following widespread backlash over allegations of discrimination against Indonesian citizens.
The run, held in Canggu, Bali, was organized by two foreign nationals who have since fled Indonesia and been barred from re-entering the country.
The issue first came to light after a 23-year-old Indonesian woman claimed she was rejected from joining the run because of her Indonesian citizenship. Her post, which went viral on social media, sparked mass accusations of discrimination against locals.
The incident also raised broader questions over the event’s legality and whether the organizers had acted within the terms of their residence permits.
The controversy intensified after screenshots of the registration form circulated online, showing that applicants were asked to disclose their nationality.
Several Indonesian citizens said their applications were ignored, while foreign applicants were reportedly approved quickly.
The event also drew rampant complaints from local residents, as more than a hundred participants flooded the streets of Canggu at 5:30 a.m. WITA, blocking the roads and disrupting public order.
In response to the criticism, Entourage Bali issued an apology through its official Instagram account. The group claimed that its system had inadvertently rejected some registrants who used phone numbers with the Indonesian country code (+62).
The organizers also noted that Indonesians made up the majority of the event’s 120 participants. Their clarification, however, failed to address why registrants were required to disclose their nationality.
Authorities Investigate Foreign Organizers The Directorate General of Immigration is investigating two Dutch nationals believed to have organized the Bali Silent Disco Run. One, identified by the initials JAS (35), held a limited stay permit for employment, while the other, HQV (37), held a limited stay permit as an investor.
Authorities said both suspects had fled to Singapore via I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on the night of Thursday, July 23, 2026, before investigators could question them.
The Directorate General of Immigration has consequently imposed an entry ban on the two foreign nationals, preventing them from re-entering Indonesia. Their sponsors were also called in for questioning at the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office.
The Directorate, alongside the Bali Regional Police, will continue to look into the allegations.
Moving forward, the government has urged event organizers to comply with regulations, and to respect local communities and culture.
(Jonathan Sianto)
Bali Silent Disco Run Suspended Following Allegations of Discrimination Against Indonesians
