When Geordie Greep took to the stage in Vancouver without his band, the atmosphere at the venue was tense following his late arrival and the distribution of flyers outside that detailed sexual assault allegations against him. The printed papers urged attendees to let the musician know their thoughts on the accusation, prompting Greep to address the matter head-on from the stage before an attentive crowd.
Addressing the audience at the Pearl, Greep stated that he needed to talk about a very serious matter after someone handed out flyers outside the venue. He explicitly denied the accusation, telling the crowd that he would never rape a woman and that the characterization was inaccurate.
Explaining the events leading up to the incident, the 27-year-old musician stated that he and members of his band had gone out to bars and met people, eventually ending up at a late-night house party. He described the situation as a misunderstanding where he misread the dynamic, made an unreciprocated advance, and apologized immediately afterward.
Greep expressed deep regret and sadness over making someone feel uncomfortable unintentionally. He also addressed the absence of his backing band, noting that he did not want to force them to perform under the circumstances and offered ticket refunds to anyone who wished to leave.
To address the fallout, Greep announced that all proceeds from the evening would be donated to a violence against women charity in British Columbia. He subsequently performed a solo set for the remaining audience members, while online reactions from fans reflected a mix of confusion, conflict, and departures following the unusual speech.
Greep is currently touring North America in support of his debut solo album following the 2024 breakup of his previous band, Black Midi. His tour schedule includes upcoming performances in the United States ahead of a scheduled European leg.