Geordie Greep Cancels Shows Following Sexual Misconduct Allegation
Several scheduled US performances by Geordie Greep have been cancelled or removed from venue listings after an attendee made a sexual misconduct allegation at his Vancouver show on 8 October. Greep has denied the allegation, and the cancellations matter because they affect several dates on his tour while he has not publicly addressed the cancellations themselves.
As of 10 October, shows in Boise, Salt Lake City, Boulder, Denver and Omaha were no longer listed or marked cancelled. A Des Moines performance and a short European run in November remained scheduled. Speaking at the Vancouver show, Greep described the encounter as a misunderstanding, said he had apologised, and denied being a rapist; he also said he would perform solo and donate that gig’s proceeds to an organisation supporting victims of sexual violence.
- Five US dates were cancelled or removed from listings.
- Greep denied the allegation made at his Vancouver show.
- Des Moines and the November European dates remained scheduled.
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Geordie Greep is a British musician and former frontman of the band Black Midi. He is touring as a solo artist, with performances scheduled in the US and Europe.
The allegation concerns an encounter at a Vancouver concert on 8 October. The attendee alleged sexual misconduct; Greep described it as a misunderstanding, said he had apologised and denied the allegation. The issue matters because it has led to changes affecting several US tour dates, while other performances remain scheduled.
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The case for
Cancelling shows can be a reasonable response while an allegation is assessed, especially where audiences, staff or venues have concerns about safety and trust. Venues may also judge that proceeding could cause distress or appear to minimise the allegation, and can make their own decisions about the events they host.
The case against
Removing performances before the allegation has been independently examined may impose serious professional and financial costs on Greep without establishing what happened. Those concerned about fairness may argue that venues should seek more information, apply consistent standards and distinguish an allegation from a finding, while taking the complainant’s account seriously.