Beck becomes second artist to drop out of Arcade Fire tour after Win Butler sexual misconduct allegations

American musician Beck will no longer support Arcade Fire on their upcoming North American tour, becoming the second artist to quit following sexual misconduct allegations against frontman Win Butler.

The change has been announced less than two weeks before the tour is set to kick off next Friday. There has been no reason provided for Beck's cancellation.

Instead, Hatian Grammy-nominated band Boukman Eksperyans will be opening for the Canadian indie rock group.

 

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The first North American show in support of Arcade Fire's sixth studio album WE is set to take place in Washington, D.C. on Friday, October 28th.

Earlier this year, Canadian indie pop singer-songwriter Feist, who was supposed to open for Arcade Fire during the European leg of their tour, quit after two dates in Dublin's 3Arena, citing the sexual misconduct allegations against Win Butler .

She also chose to donate all of the proceeds earned from her merchandise stall at the 3Arena to Women’s Aid locally.

 

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"It can be a lonely road to make sense of ill treatment," the Canadian said at the time. "I can’t solve that by quitting, and I can’t solve it by staying. But I can’t continue."

In response to Feist leaving the tour, Arcade Fire shared that, "We are very sorry to see Leslie [Feist] go home, but completely understand and respect her decision."

Win Butler has denied all allegations, stating that the alleged interactions were consensual and that he has never touched a woman against her will or demanded sexual favours.

Find all upcoming dates on Arcade Fire's North American tour here.

 

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