
Donate to help me replace stolen equipment
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Hi, I’ve been an unfortunate victim of theft at Barcelona airport on 25 Oct 2024. After only a few seconds of being at a check-in kiosk, my carry-on luggage was stolen. I had about €10,000 worth of equipment. I spent so much time researching, working, and saving to buy everything so I can present and perform my work the best ways I possibly can.
Stolen items:
MacBook Pro Max M1 + case + bag
Universal Apollo twin audio interface + hard case
sennheiser e965 super cardioid microphone
ultimate ears reference remastered custom in-ears
softwares + plugins
electric toothbrush + hard case
UK passport
akai Midimix + bag
crucial X8 4 TB SSD
1TB SSD
luggage scale
travel adapter
Apple adapters
mic cable
usb c / usb cables
notebook
pens
power bank
receipt wallets
800 EUR new flight from Barcelona to Montreal 26/10/2025
129 EUR hotel for 25/10/2025 In Barcelona
This has been the most devastating and traumatic experience I’ve ever had as a touring artist. I’m still experiencing moments of shock remembering how quickly it all happened, and how unhelpful the police was even with my tracker on find a phone app. I ran around with a sprained wrist lugging my giant suitcase and bag trying to find my carryon bag up and down different levels of the airport with every police officer I faced give blank looks stating how they can’t do anything to help. I’ve filed a police report in Barcelona and have been disheartened hearing similar stories from others who have had their things stolen (even from checked-in luggage).
While I have my own backup server at home, I didn’t get a chance to backup the latest finished work I did. I now have a huge amount of work to produce again and piece together from whatever I have saved from earlier drafts. I’m forever grateful for the incredible amount of emotional and mental support I’ve received. Thank you so much for keeping me sane. As all of this equipment are essential for my livelihood and continue working, any contribution to help me recover my stolen goods is super appreciated.
Thank you so much for being here and all your support. Please look after yourselves, backups, and goods while traveling. When I’m back in Berlin, I’ll be seeking therapy and deep solitude to get through the harshest level of loss I’ve ever experienced.
I’ll be traveling now with a leash to attach myself to my carry-on. As I move forward, I'll share as much as I can about all my next steps as I recover myself and all my work for upcoming releases and shows.
Forever grateful for you <3
xoxo
Organiser
Rania Kim Birch
Organiser
Berlin, Berlin