Geordie Greep Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegation, Cancels Tour Dates

Geordie Greep, former frontman of Black Midi, has publicly responded to sexual misconduct allegations that surfaced in early October 2024, leading to significant disruption of his ongoing solo tour. The situation escalated during his October 8 concert in Vancouver, where flyers accusing Greep of sexual assault were handed out to attendees outside the venue. The flyers explicitly labeled him a rapist and referenced an incident allegedly occurring earlier that day.

Upon taking the stage at the Pearl venue, Greep addressed the controversy with a solo performance, opting to play without his backing band. He explained that the band members chose not to perform in light of the allegations and emphasized his regret for causing discomfort, while denying any intentional wrongdoing. Greep described the incident as a misunderstanding during a late-night gathering after visiting various bars with bandmates and others.

He acknowledged making a move on an individual during a house party, but stressed that he quickly apologized and perceived the situation as misinterpreted. Greep firmly denied the accusation of rape and distanced himself from the label presented on the flyers. To demonstrate accountability, he committed the proceeds from the Vancouver show to an anti-violence organization based in British Columbia.

Following the Vancouver event, Greep took to Instagram on October 14 to respond in greater detail to an interview published by Paste magazine. The interview featured a woman identified by the pseudonym Laura, who recounted an experience involving non-consensual kissing by Greep while she was asleep. Laura denied any involvement with the flyers distributed outside the Vancouver concert but provided her own account of the alleged encounter.

In his Instagram statement, Greep admitted to kissing the woman but maintained that he was unaware she was asleep, framing it as a regrettable mistake rather than an act of intentional misconduct. Beyond this, he has not disclosed additional details, and further information remains limited at this time.

The fallout from these allegations has led to the cancellation of several scheduled shows. Dates in Boise, Idaho, and Salt Lake City, Utah, initially planned for October 9 and 10 respectively, were called off. Additional cancellations followed in Boulder and Denver, Colorado, as Greep reassessed his touring commitments amid the controversy. However, as of now, the last two North American tour stops in Des Moines, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska, have not been officially canceled.

Looking ahead, Greep is slated to begin his European tour on November 1, starting in the Netherlands and proceeding to France, Spain, and Portugal. It remains unclear whether these dates will be affected by the ongoing situation.

Throughout the unfolding events, representatives for Greep have not provided further comments beyond his public declarations. The response to these allegations has drawn attention within the music community, prompting discussions around accountability and the responsibility of artists during tours.

This development marks a significant moment in Geordie Greep’s career, highlighting the challenges artists face when confronted with serious accusations in the midst of active promotion and touring. The full impact on his professional trajectory will depend on forthcoming responses and any additional information that emerges.