Insomniac Events’ Pasquale Rotella Addresses George Floyd’s Death: “My Heart Breaks With You”
Founder of Insomniac Events, Pasquale Rotella, has come forward to address the recent death of unarmed black man George Floyd. The result of the incident has sparked nationwide protests fueled by frustration and anger over the past few days.
In his statement today, Rotella addresses the dance music community by acknowledging the incident. “I’ve been shocked, frustrated, and saddened after hearing about George Floyd’s death. It’s hard to fathom how these things can still be happening.”
Rotella goes on to encourage the dance music community to come together and embrace some of the community’s core values: Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect. “I call upon each and every one of us to do everything we can to live our lives by the ideals our culture was founded on: PEACE, LOVE, UNITY, & RESPECT. It’s why I fell in love with this community, and it’s the reason I’ve dedicated my life to it. These words are important now and every single day.”
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You can check out Pasquale’s full statement below.
