Brazil's The Town Defends Marilyn Manson Booking Despite Abuse Allegations
Consequence of Sound • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Brazilian music festival The Town has confirmed Marilyn Manson for its 2027 lineup, despite longstanding abuse allegations against the singer, who denies the claims.
- Manson is set to perform alongside Slipknot on September 4th in São Paulo as part of their joint "(Sic)est Stadium Tour," which includes stops in Argentina and Chile.
- Over a dozen women, including Evan Rachel Wood and Esmé Bianco, have accused Manson of abuse, but he has not been convicted; a Los Angeles investigation closed without charges due to statute of limitations and insufficient evidence.
- A separate sexual assault lawsuit filed by Manson’s former assistant is scheduled for trial in November 2027, adding ongoing legal scrutiny.
- The festival’s artistic vice president defended the booking, emphasizing the lack of convictions and stating the decision aligns with their policy of not condemning artists without concrete evidence.
