Greep Cancels Tour After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Emerge
The former Black Midi frontman denied any wrongdoing during his Oct. 8 performance in Vancouver.
Source: Billboard Feed · October 10, 2026 at 10:32 PM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 11 OCTOBER 2026 —
Geordie Greep, the former frontman of Black Midi, denied allegations of sexual misconduct during a performance in Vancouver on October 8, 2026, following the distribution of flyers accusing him of rape.
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The musician addressed the accusations directly to the audience at the Pearl venue, stating that the incident was a misunderstanding and that he was not a rapist.
Greep explained that after his previous night’s performance, he and members of his band visited several bars and attended a house party. He stated that late in the evening, he "got the wrong end of the stick" with an individual present and made an unwanted move. "I really quickly, of course, apologized, and it was a complete misunderstanding on my part," Greep told the audience.
He added, "I felt extremely bad, I feel extremely sorry, and extremely upset about the whole situation. I would never rape a woman. I’m not a rapist. It’s not how that went down."
The flyers distributed outside the venue before the show read: "Geordie Greep A Rapist. You know what you did this morning Oct 8th. He thinks he can do what he wants. Let Him Know What Vancouver Thinks of Rapists." In response to the controversy, Greep took the stage approximately one hour later than scheduled and performed the concert solo, without his backing band.
He explained that he did not want to force his band members to play under the circumstances. Greep announced that the proceeds from the Vancouver show would be donated to an anti-violence organization in British Columbia.
Addressing the audience's potential reaction, Greep said, "We were unsure what the response would be to all this, and I can only tell you that it’s okay if people want refunds, if they want to leave, it’s fine." He emphasized his desire for transparency, adding, "I just wanted to be transparent with you about what happened. I’m very, very, very sorry. I made someone uncomfortable without meaning to.
It’s not a good thing, it’s not good."
Following the allegations, Greep canceled several dates on his current North American tour. The cancellations include shows in Boise, Idaho, on October 9, and Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 10, as well as upcoming concerts in Boulder and Denver, Colorado. The final two dates of the North American leg, scheduled for Des Moines, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska, had not been canceled at the time of reporting.
Billboard has reached out to Greep’s representatives for further comment regarding the incident.
Greep is scheduled to begin a European tour on November 1 in the Netherlands, with subsequent shows planned in France, Spain, and Portugal. The former Black Midi frontman’s response marks a significant development in his current touring schedule, as he navigates the fallout from the accusations while continuing his international performance commitments.
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