Councillor calls for Marilyn Manson to be removed from Slipknot’s Wembley Stadium show

Marilyn Manson has strongly denied the allegations against him, which include claims made by his former fiancée, Evan Rachel Wood. Wood previously accused the musician of raping and sexually assaulting her while filming his music video for ‘Heart Shaped Glasses’.
Several other women, including former partners, have also made allegations against Manson. The musician has consistently denied all accusations and has never been convicted of these alleged offenses.
Manson is scheduled to perform at Wembley Stadium on July 3, 2027, alongside Slipknot. He is also set to join the metal band for the South American leg of their tour.
The upcoming performances have prompted calls for intervention from Councillor Anton Georgiou, leader of the Liberal Democrats on Brent Council. Georgiou has urged the Labour-run council to address Manson’s scheduled appearance at Wembley Stadium, which is located within the borough.
Speaking to MyLondon, Georgiou said: “We cannot keep saying that tackling violence against women and girls is everyone’s business and then fail to ask difficult questions when it really matters. It’s disappointing that the council has not spoken out publicly about this.”
He also called on Wembley Stadium to explain how the allegations were considered before confirming the booking.
“The allegations against Marilyn Manson are serious, and while he denies wrongdoing, Wembley Stadium needs to explain what consideration was given to them before this booking was confirmed. It also needs to consider the message this sends to survivors of abuse,” Georgiou stated.
The councillor further argued that the venue had a responsibility to address the concerns rather than rely on general statements about safety and inclusion.
“Wembley is a major institution in Brent. It has a responsibility to take these concerns seriously, not hide behind generic statements about safety and inclusion. I am asking the stadium to review this booking and be open about how the decision was made,” he added.
Georgiou stressed that his position was about accountability rather than restricting artistic expression, concluding: “This is not about censorship. It is about accountability, and making sure our commitment to tackling violence against women and girls means something in practice.”
In response, a spokesperson for Brent Council said that decisions about performers appearing at Wembley Stadium are “ultimately a matter for the venue and event organisers”.
However, the council acknowledged the concerns surrounding Manson’s scheduled performance and reiterated its commitment to addressing violence against women and girls.
“That does not diminish our commitment to tackling violence against women and girls, which has no place in Brent. We are crystal clear about our values, and that is why we devote significant time, resources and effort to preventing abuse, supporting survivors and making our borough safer,” the spokesperson said.
The council added that it “recognise[s] the concerns raised” about Manson’s appearance and encouraged the headlining act and event organisers to consider feedback from local residents and survivors of violence and abuse when making decisions about performers.
“Our commitment to standing up for women and girls is unwavering, and we will continue to demonstrate that through our actions,” the statement concluded.
Slipknot guitarist Jim Root has previously faced questions about the band’s decision to tour with Manson. Responding to criticism from a fan on social media, Root said: “I concentrate on writing and being a guitarist, so forgive my ignorance about who we do shows with.”