Wembley Stadium faces calls to cancel Marilyn Manson show
More than a dozen charities have joined a local councillor in urging the venue and council to reconsider the booking.
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Wembley Stadium is facing renewed calls to cancel the scheduled performance of musician Marilyn Manson, real name Brian Hugh Warner, in July 2027. More than a dozen charities have now signed a letter to the venue expressing concerns over allegations of domestic and sexual abuse against the artist.
The campaign is led by Brent Councillor Anton Georgiou, who has urged Wembley Stadium and Brent Council to oppose the booking. Councillor Georgiou stated that a performer facing such serious allegations should not be given a platform at the national stadium until cleared of all charges. He highlighted that previous lawsuits against Mr Warner were dismissed due to exceeding the statute of limitations, but a new law has enabled a lawsuit to be reinstated, leading to a jury trial scheduled for November 2027.
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Charities express concerns
The renewed letter to Wembley Stadium includes signatures from 13 organisations focused on domestic abuse and sexual abuse awareness. Signatories Chris Green OBE and Björn Suttka, founders of Male Allies Challenging Sexism (MACS), stated that public endorsements of artists facing such accusations send a harmful message. Their campaign, 'No Abusers on Stage', aims to raise awareness about musicians with documented testimonies of abuse.
Other organisations that have signed the letter include Snap Survivors Network, The Model Alliance, Victim's Rights Advocacy, Sexual Predator Accountability Institute, Stand With Survivors, Prosopon Healing, Female Composer Safety League, Courageous Women Association, Men at Work, Collective Shout, and Kaleidoscopic UK.
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Venue and council response
Wembley Stadium reiterated its previous statement that the selection of support acts is the responsibility of the promoter and the headline artist. A spokesperson confirmed the venue is committed to the safety and wellbeing of its guests and has invited Councillor Georgiou to meet and discuss his concerns.
A spokesperson for Brent Council stated that the council has no direct authority over commercial bookings at Wembley Stadium. However, the council affirmed its commitment to tackling violence against women and girls. The council encouraged the headline act and event organisers to carefully consider the feedback from residents and survivors when making decisions about performers.
Marilyn Manson, whose real name is Brian Hugh Warner, has consistently denied all allegations, stating the claims are false. He is billed as a supporting act for Slipknot's performance at Wembley Stadium in July 2027.
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+Why are people calling for Marilyn Manson's Wembley performance to be cancelled?
Calls for cancellation stem from serious allegations of domestic and sexual abuse against the musician, Brian Hugh Warner, known as Marilyn Manson. He is due to face a jury trial in November 2027 on sexual assault allegations made by his former personal assistant, Ashley Walters.
+What is Wembley Stadium's response to the cancellation calls?
Wembley Stadium has stated that the selection of support acts is at the discretion of the promoter and the headline artist. They have reiterated their commitment to the safety and wellbeing of their guests and have invited Councillor Anton Georgiou to meet and discuss his concerns.
+Does Brent Council have the power to cancel the performance?
Brent Council has stated it has no direct control over commercial bookings at Wembley Stadium. While they cannot cancel the performance, the council has expressed its commitment to tackling violence against women and girls and encouraged organisers to reflect on feedback.
+Who else has joined the call for the performance to be cancelled?
More than a dozen charities focused on domestic abuse and sexual abuse awareness have joined Brent Councillor Anton Georgiou in signing a letter to Wembley Stadium. These organisations are campaigning for artists facing serious allegations not to be given a public platform.
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