Fans Buzz After Viral Post Claims Thomas Bangalter Played Paris DJ Set
A screenshot circulating on social platforms claims Thomas Bangalter — one half of Daft Punk — returned to the decks in Paris for what’s being called his first public DJ set in years. The post says the appearance was a surprise B2B set with Fred again.. plus Busy P and Erol Alkan, and that Bangalter performed without the Daft Punk helmet.
Details from the viral screenshot (reporting varies):
- Location reported: Paris.
- Claimed significance: Bangalter’s first public DJ set in roughly 16 years and first show without the Daft Punk helmet in over two decades.
- Other names mentioned: Fred again.., Busy P, Erol Alkan.
- Post spread via Reddit and social feeds — fans are treating it like a reunion rumor.
This is a fast-moving rumor on festival and electronic music feeds — huge if true, and exactly the kind of surprise moment festival-goers dream about. We’re tracking this story and will update the Festival Wire with confirmations or official posts as they appear.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/bonnaroo/comments/1oh0tm4/daft_punk_confirmed/