Marilyn Manson announces Australian tour amid abuse allegations backlash
Marilyn Manson announced an Australian tour. This prompted advocates to call for cancellation due to abuse allegations.
Rock musician Marilyn Manson announced his first Australian tour since 2015. The tour includes shows in major cities.
The announcement prompted immediate backlash from domestic violence advocates. At least 15 women have publicly accused him of abuse over the years.
These accusers include actors Evan Rachel Wood and Esme Bianco. They also include former assistant Ashley Walters and model Ashley Morgan Smithline.
The allegations include claims of physical, psychological and sexual abuse. Manson has denied all of these allegations.
In January 2025, the Los Angeles County District Attorney decided not to press criminal charges. This decision came after a four-year investigation.
Femicide Watch founder Sherele Moody called for venues and promoters to cancel his shows. She argued that hosting an accused abuser sends the wrong message to survivors.
It also normalizes violence against women.
- At least 15 women
- Accusers
- Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney
- Tour cities
- 2015
- Last Australian visit
- January 2025, no criminal charges
- DA decision
Why it mattersThe tour raises tensions between free speech and accountability. It forces venues to decide whether to host performers facing serious abuse allegations.
AustraliaAustralian venues and promoters are facing pressure to take a stance on hosting performers with serious unresolved abuse allegations, influencing conversations about artist accountability.
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