Is Marilyn Manson’s Brighton concert canceled? Details explored as senior British MP pens open letter

Rock musician Marilyn Manson’s One Assassination Under God world tour will begin on August 7, 2025. However, almost two months before the tour’s inception, a British politician and Member of Parliament, Siân Berry, raised concerns about Manson’s Brighton concert, scheduled for October 29, 2025.

On June 6, 2025, Berry wrote an open letter to Brighton councillor Bella Sankey to cancel Marilyn Manson’s concert for that day. At the time of writing, there is no official confirmation whether his Brighton concert is cancelled or not. Mentioning the singer, whose birth name is Brian Hugh Warner, she wrote:

“Warner has been accused of multiple allegations of s*xual assault, grooming and domestic violence. It is the case that prosecutors in the USA have determined these accusations fall outside of the statute of limitations, but this does not preclude any conclusions being drawn about risks.”

Berry also mentioned:

“The level and nature of the accusations against Warner are concerning enough alone, but so too is the message sent out by providing a platform for this individual, at our city's biggest publicly owned venue, and what this will mean to survivors.”

The MP expressed concern about safety risks for the audience, especially since the event allowed entry for people as young as 14. She also acknowledged the bravery of the women who shared their stories.

According to Billboard, in 2021, actress Evan Rachel Wood accused Marilyn Manson of s*xual abuse. This was followed by more accusations from several other women. These allegations included grooming and harassment claims.

Berry said there could be concerns about Marilyn Manson's concert from various stakeholders

Siân Berry called for Marilyn Manson's upcoming concert in Brighton to be canceled, noting that while some city officials admitted the booking was troubling, they didn’t plan to stop it. She acknowledged that canceling the show might have financial consequences, but pointed out that the event was still months away.

Berry urged the Council to explore legal options for cancellation, review how acts are selected for city venues, create a clear indoor events policy, and consult with survivor groups and activists to address concerns and take meaningful action. She wrote:

“It is clear that this proposed performance has implications that risk breaching all these policies, and we believe you have strong grounds for reconsidering this decision.”

She added:

“Many survivors in Brighton and Hove, and organisations supporting them, will have very serious concerns about this booking and its impact on other people visiting the city centre, local residents and the wider community.”

Besides Berry, another politician, Millie Earl, also suggested the cancellation of Marilyn Manson's concert. According to National World, Earl emphasized that the community had been working hard to show that violence against women and girls was not acceptable.

She believed Marilyn Manson did not represent the values of the BCP area, especially considering local efforts like the White Ribbon accreditation program, which focused on encouraging men and boys to change harmful behavior.

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In January 2025, prosecutors declared that they wouldn’t file any charges against the musician, given the timeline of the allegations and, more so, because of the lack of evidence. District Attorney Nathan Hochman nevertheless recognised the courage of the women who came forward with their reports.

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