Geordie Greep, the former frontman of Black Midi, took the stage at The Pearl in Vancouver on Thursday, Oct. 8, and addressed a rape accusation after flyers alleging sexual assault circulated outside the venue. He then performed a solo set without his backing band.
The unusual incident unfolded after a concertgoer reportedly distributed flyers accusing Greep of rape. According to Rolling Stone Canada, Greep told the audience that he had made an advance toward someone at a house party earlier that morning and apologized after realizing it was unwelcome.
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According to reports, Greep went out to bars with some bandmates, met people, and eventually ended up at a house party. He later described an encounter in which he made a move on someone who did not reciprocate.
The accusation became public at the Vancouver concert when an attendee reportedly handed out flyers urging concertgoers to confront the musician.
“Geordie Greep A Rapist,” the flyer read. “You know what you did this morning, Oct. 8th. He thinks he can do whatever he wants because he’s gone tomorrow. Let him know what Vancouver thinks of rapists.”
The reports cited here have not independently established the identity of the person behind the accusation or the full circumstances of the alleged encounter.
Geordie Greep Addresses Rape Accusation Onstage
Greep took the stage alone, reportedly around two hours after the scheduled showtime. Before performing, he addressed the accusation and offered his account of what had happened.
“So essentially what happened last night, me and some of the band, we went out to some bars, we went out, we met people, and it ended up in a situation 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 told the audience, according to Rolling Stone Canada.
Greep said he quickly apologized and described the encounter as a “complete misunderstanding.” He also denied the rape accusation, saying, “I would never rape a woman. I’m not a rapist. It’s not how that went down.”
His remarks represent his account of the encounter; they do not independently establish what happened.
Why Geordie Greep Performed Without His Band
Greep also addressed the absence of his backing musicians, saying he understood that the situation was frightening and did not want to force them to perform amid the uncertainty.
“We were unsure what the response would be to all this,” he told the crowd, according to reports. He also said audience members could leave and request refunds if they did not want to stay for the show.
It remains unclear whether the other musicians chose not to perform in response to the allegation or for another reason.
Greep apologized for making someone uncomfortable, saying he felt “extremely sorry” and “extremely upset” about the situation. He also reportedly pledged to donate the concert proceeds to an anti-violence organization in British Columbia. GuitarPlayer identified the organization in its report as “Against Violence.”
Geordie Greep’s Solo Set and Upcoming Tour Dates
Despite the unusual circumstances, Greep went on to perform solo. Rolling Stone Canada and GuitarPlayer reported that he played a 10-song set, while Exclaim! described the performance as nine songs plus an improvisation.
Greep is a British musician best known as the former frontman and guitarist of experimental rock band Black Midi. He launched his solo career with The New Sound, released in October 2024. The album features 11 tracks and blends progressive rock, jazz, funk, and other influences.
According to published tour listings, Greep was scheduled to perform in Boise, Idaho, on Friday, Oct. 9, followed by a show in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, Oct. 10. Whether the Vancouver incident will affect those performances, or whether his backing band will rejoin him, was not clear in the reports available at publication time.
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