Marilyn Manson‘s October 29th show in Brighton, England, which was set to kick off his fall UK tour, has been canceled after pleas from a local politician and other protestors.
According to The Guardian, Parliament member Sian Berry penned a letter that was co-signed by various victim support groups and the University of Sussex student union. In the letter, Berry wrote, “Many survivors in Brighton and Hove, and organisations supporting them, will have serious concerns about this booking and its wider impact on other people visiting the city centre, local residents and the wider community.”
She continued, “The council has a responsibility to take action where there are risks of discrimination, harassment and victimisation.”
The Brighton gig isn’t Manson’s only UK concert to come under fire. As the BBC reports, a campaign has been launched to cancel his October 31st show at the Bournemouth International Centre, as well.
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council leader Millie Earl stated, “I don’t feel Marilyn Manson reflects the values we have in BCP and we’ve been doing a lot of work around things like the White Ribbon accreditation scheme which helps men and boys change negative, damaging behaviours.”
Manson has faced numerous sexual assault accusations and lawsuits since his ex-fiancee Evan Rachel Wood named the singer as her abuser in February 2021. Over the past few years, the lawsuits have either been settled, dismissed, or withdrawn, with the Los Angeles District Attorney announcing earlier this year that a major case against Manson would not move forward due to the allegations falling outside the statute of limitations and a lack of sufficient evidence.
After stepping away from the spotlight amid all the allegations, Manson has resumed touring, and released the new album One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1 in November of last year.
