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Venue cancels Marilyn Manson's performance following campaign
A Brighton venue has cancelled rock star Marilyn Manson's show, following pressure from a campaign group and an MP.
Manson – real name Brian Warner – was set to kickstart the UK leg of his One Assassination Under God Tour at the Brighton Centre on Wednesday, October 29.
Now, customers have been informed by Ticketmaster that the event has been cancelled and they will be refunded.
An online campaign group, No Stage for Abusers, called on the Brighton Centre, and Brighton and Hove City Council, which owns the venue, to cancel the performance.
In January, a year-long investigation into Manson was dropped.
California prosecutors said allegations against Manson exceeded the statute of limitations, adding that they cannot prove charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
Manson has repeatedly denied the accusations and dismissed the claims as "falsehoods".
Known for his eccentric stage persona and provocative statements and behaviour, Manson has long been a controversial figure.
Last week MP Siân Berry expressed her concerns about Manson's upcoming performance in an open letter to leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, Bella Sankey.
In Siân's letter she urged the council to consider cancelling the event as she believes it goes against 'the city's well-renowned values'.
One person told The Argus: "This is cancel culture nothing more, and it'll backfire when artists don't add a Brighton and Hove date to their tours and stick to London, which incidentally haven't banned Marilyn Manson from their city. Set a very worrisome precedent."
