Brief
Geordie Greep cancels four North American shows after sexual misconduct allegation
The artist denied the claim, performed solo in Vancouver and redirected proceeds to a local victims' support group.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Geordie Greep announced the cancellation of four upcoming North American tour dates after a sexual misconduct allegation surfaced at his Vancouver show on Oct. 8, Rolling Stone reported.
What happened
The incident occurred Thursday outside the Pearl venue in Vancouver, where a flyer labeled Greep a rapist was handed to concertgoers. Greep arrived an hour late, performed without his band, and addressed the crowd, saying he had "the wrong end of the stick" at a house party and that it was a "complete misunderstanding." He apologized and said he would never rape a woman.
What was said
Greep told the audience, "I really quickly apologized, and it was a complete misunderstanding on my part… I would never rape a woman," according to Rolling Stone. He added that proceeds from the Vancouver show would benefit a local organization supporting victims of sexual violence.
How it came about
Following the Vancouver incident, tickets for the scheduled shows in Boise, Idaho; Salt Lake City, Utah; Boulder, Colorado; and Denver, Colorado were refunded. The final two North American dates in Des Moines, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska remain scheduled, and a European tour is set to begin Nov. 1.
Key facts
- Geordie Greep canceled four North American tour dates after a sexual misconduct allegation in Vancouver. (rollingstone.com)
- He performed the Vancouver show solo, without his band. (rollingstone.com)
- Proceeds from the Vancouver concert will be donated to a local sexual‑violence support organization. (rollingstone.com)
- Tickets for the Boise, Salt Lake City, Boulder and Denver shows were refunded. (rollingstone.com)
Sources
- [1] rollingstone.com — originally reported as “Geordie Greep Cancels Tour Dates Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegation”
