Belfast drum ‘n’ bass don Calibre was left needing 20 stitches to the face last week after being attacked at Canada’s Soundwave festival.
“I arrived a few days early to try to experience the event as a punter, my mistake,” rues the artist also known as Dominick Martin. “The night before I was going to play, I was attacked from behind by some very brave fellows indeed. I was hit on the back of the head with a stone or branch by an Asian dude and a white guy. The next thing I remember is looking at the ground with blood running over my hands and clothes. I had taken another blow to the side of my face, which I assume was a rock or a smooth blunt object.
“It verged on attempted murder, or GBH at least,” he reflects. “There was no indication of motive. My cheek was fractured, I’ve got 20 odd stitches, I’m gonna loose a tooth. I have scars that will be there for life, plus I may need to get reconstructive surgery to bring back my smile.
“It will take more than fake men with sticks and stones to take me outta the game. I still played the gig, with my fucked up face. To those who did this a black candle has been lit, you might have to run for a long time.”