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Geordie Greep addresses sexual assault allegations on stage at Vancouver concert
The British musician denied unproven allegations at The Pearl, describing what he called a misunderstanding at a house party the night before. He said refunds were available and he planned to donate the concert proceeds to a local charity.
British musician Geordie Greep opened his Thursday night concert at The Pearl on Vancouver’s Granville Street with a speech addressing sexual assault allegations that had circulated before the show. Multiple social media posts indicate he was responding to a flyer distributed outside the venue. It read, “Geordie Greep a rapist,” then addressed him directly with the allegation “you know what you did” before telling the recipient: “He thinks he can do whatever he wants because he’s gone tomorrow. Let him know what Vancouver thinks of rapists.” The allegations have not been proven.
Greep denied the allegations on stage and described his account of the previous night. He said he and some of the band went to bars, met people and later, at a house party, “got the wrong end of the stick with someone that was there.” He said he “made a move” that “didn’t come off” and apologized “really quickly.” He called it a complete misunderstanding on his part and said he felt extremely bad, sorry and upset about the situation. He said he would never rape a woman, was not a rapist and that was not how it happened.
Greep said he wanted to be “transparent” with the audience about what had happened and did not want to force his band to perform under the circumstances. He said people could get a refund or leave. He also said he intended to donate the proceeds from that night’s performance to a local charitable organization, though his phrasing did not make clear which one. He then played a solo set for those who stayed.
Multiple publications reported Saturday that Greep had cancelled the remaining North American shows on his current tour. He was the frontman of Black Midi until the band went on indefinite hiatus in 2024. Later that year, he released his first solo album, “The New Sound.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, these resources are available to support people in crisis. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety. The Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres website lists centres across Canada that offer information, advocacy and counselling. The Ending Violence Association of Canada website links to helplines, support services and locations across Canada that offer sexual assault kits.
Indian Residential School Survivors Society crisis lines: +1 866 925 4419 or +1 800 721 0066 (24/7). Toronto Rape Crisis Centre crisis line: +1 416 597 8808 (24/7). Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: +1 833 900 1010 (24/7). Trans Lifeline: +1 877 330 6366. Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 988 (24/7).
The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre provides support for current and former Canadian Armed Forces members at +1 844 750 1648. The Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime website has information about victims’ rights.