The first UK concert of rock star Marilyn Manson's tour has been cancelled after pressure from campaigners and an MP. The first leg of his One Assassination Under God Tour had been set to kick off at Brighton Centre on 29 October. On Saturday, fans who went online to contact Ticketmaster received a message saying "this event has been cancelled". In January, prosecutors in the US said theywould not file chargesagainst Manson, whose legal name is Brian Warner, after a long-running investigation into allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence. The singer has repeatedly denied the accusations. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the allegations were too old under the law and the evidence not sufficient to charge the 56-year-old. LA County sheriff's detectives had said early in 2021 that they were investigating Manson over alleged incidents between 2009 and 2011 in West Hollywood. Earlier this month in an open letter to the Brighton and Hove City Council, Sian Berry, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, called for the October concert to be cancelled. In the letter, which was co-signed by some victim support groups and the University of Sussex students' union, she 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." The letter, which was posted online, prompted a flood of responses from the public pointing out that Manson had not been found guilty of allegations against him and that a four-year investigation did not lead to charges. Others branded the call to cancel the gig as censorship. The message on Saturday from Ticketmaster read: "Ticket sales have stopped but there may be tickets available for other dates." Five other UK gigs in October and November are still listed on ticketing websites. Additional reporting by PA Media. Follow BBC Sussex onFacebook, onX, and onInstagram. Send your story ideas tosoutheasttoday@bbc.co.ukor WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.
Marilyn Manson gig cancelled after protests
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Marilyn Manson's upcoming concert, scheduled for October 29 at the Brighton Centre, has been cancelled due to mounting pressure from campaigners and local political figures. This event was intended to be the first UK performance of his One Assassination Under God Tour. Fans were notified of the cancellation through a message from Ticketmaster, which stated that ticket sales had been halted. The decision to cancel comes in the wake of a protracted legal investigation into allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence against Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner. Earlier this year, prosecutors in Los Angeles determined that they would not pursue charges due to the age of the allegations and insufficient evidence, leading to Manson's continued denial of any wrongdoing. The investigation had focused on incidents that allegedly occurred between 2009 and 2011 in West Hollywood, California, but ultimately did not result in legal consequences for the artist.
The cancellation was further influenced by an open letter from Sian Berry, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, addressed to the Brighton and Hove City Council. In her correspondence, which was co-signed by victim support organizations and the University of Sussex students' union, Berry expressed concerns about the potential impact of Manson's performance on local survivors of abuse and the community at large. This call for cancellation sparked a debate among the public, with some supporting the move as a necessary action for community safety, while others criticized it as an act of censorship, highlighting that Manson has not been legally found guilty of the allegations against him. Despite the cancellation of the Brighton concert, other performances in the UK during October and November remain scheduled, with tickets still available for those events according to ticketing websites.
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