Marilyn Manson’s Brighton Show Axed Amid Fierce Backlash
So, here’s what’s just gone down in the UK music scene—and it's got everyone talking. Marilyn Manson, the controversial rock icon, was supposed to kick off his UK leg of the One Assassination Under God tour at the Brighton Centre on October 29. But that show? It’s officially been cancelled. And not just due to logistical issues or poor ticket sales—no, this was something much bigger. A wave of protests, online backlash, and political pressure brought the curtain down before it even went up.
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Now, to give you some context, Manson—whose real name is Brian Warner—has been at the center of serious allegations over the past few years. Multiple women, including public figures like Evan Rachel Wood and Esmé Bianco, have accused him of sexual assault, abuse, and misconduct. These are not light claims. That said, after a lengthy investigation by Los Angeles authorities, prosecutors ultimately dropped the case in January this year. Their reasoning? The statute of limitations had run out, and there wasn’t enough evidence to move forward. Manson, for his part, has denied all the allegations.
But here’s where things heated up again. Local MP Sian Berry—representing Brighton Pavilion—and a coalition of groups including “No Stage for Abusers” and the University of Sussex students’ union, launched a campaign to stop the Brighton gig. In an open letter, they argued that allowing Manson to perform would go against the city’s values and could deeply affect survivors of abuse. They called it a matter of safety, decency, and accountability.
And clearly, that message resonated. Ticketmaster announced the cancellation, and fans who had already bought tickets were told refunds would be issued. The backlash was strong, but so was the response to it. A lot of fans—and even some locals—pushed back, pointing out that Manson hadn’t been convicted and accusing the protestors of censorship and “cancel culture.” They argued that decisions like this set a dangerous precedent and could discourage artists from including cities like Brighton on their tour routes in the future.
So, where does that leave the rest of the tour? As of now, Manson’s other UK dates in cities like London and Manchester are still on the calendar. But this cancellation has definitely sparked a broader debate—one that sits at the intersection of public safety, justice, artistic freedom, and the power of social activism.
Whether you see this as accountability in action or a case of public overreach, one thing’s clear: the conversation around separating the art from the artist isn’t going away anytime soon.
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