Former Black Midi frontman denies sexual assault allegation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 18:00 · Archive

Geordie Greep, former frontman of Black Midi, has denied a sexual assault allegation made against him at a Vancouver show.

Flyers were handed out at Geordie Greep's solo show in Vancouver, Canada on Thursday containing an allegation of sexual assault against the 27-year-old former Black Midi frontman. The flyers stated: 'Geordie Greep A Rapist. You know what you did this morning Oct 8th.'

Greep took the stage later than scheduled and without his backing band. He addressed the allegation directly, saying: 'Essentially what happened last night, me and some of the band we went out to some bars, we met people, and it ended up in a situation where, really late at a house party, I got the wrong end of the stick with someone who was there, and I made a move and it didn't come off.' He continued: 'I really quickly apologised, and it was a complete misunderstanding on my part. I would never rape a woman. I'm not a rapist.'

Greep said he performed the show solo because he 'didn't want to force' his band to play given the circumstances, and pledged that proceeds would go to a Vancouver charity supporting victims of sexual violence. He has since cancelled shows in Boise, Salt Lake City, Boulder and Denver, with ticket-holders refunded.

How it is being reported

• Former Black Midi frontman cancels US tour after sexual misconduct allegationsFlyers containing the accusations were handed out at show in Vancouver, CanadaIndependent World · 10 Oct, 17:47
• Geordie Greep denies sexual assault allegations from stage in VancouverWhile some heard the former Black Midi frontman out, others made for the exit as he addressed accusations When Geordie Greep finally took to the stage in Vancouver this week, noticeably without his band, the crowd was hushed and the atmosphere tense. His lateness, however was the least of his problems. Greep, a Brit school graduate and the former frontman of Black Midi, had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman while on tour. Flyers had been handed out outside the venue spelling out the allegation against him. “Let him know what Vancouver thinks of rapists,” they read. Continue…The Guardian · 10 Oct, 13:00

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