Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire will seemingly continue their tour of North America, UK and Europe, even amidst Win Butler's sexual misconduct allegations.

I say to you all my friends, family, to anyone I have hurt and to the people who love my music and are shocked and disappointed by this report: I’m sorry. I know what is in his heart, and I know he has never, and would never, touch a woman without her consent and I am certain he never did. I continued to doubt the validity of my behaviours and my assertion of my ‘no’ and lack of consent for months after.” There is no easy way to say this, and the hardest thing I have ever done is having to share this with my son. Life is filled with tremendous pain and error, and I never want to be part of causing someone else’s pain. As I look to the future, I am continuing to learn from my mistakes and working hard to become a better person, someone my son can be proud of.” I can do better and I will do better.“ He added, “I’m sorry I wasn’t more aware and tuned in to the effect I have on people. I have connected with people in person, at shows, and through social media, and I have shared messages of which I am not proud. But at times, it has been difficult to balance being the father, husband, and bandmate that I want to be. We have been together for twenty years, she is my partner in music and in life, my soulmate and I am lucky and grateful to have her by my side. The lead singer subsequently denied that any of his previous relationships were non-consensual, saying that those claims were “revisionist and frankly just wrong”.

Fans are calling for refunds on concert tickets following reports that Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler has been accused of sexual misconduct.

[Assaulted Women's Helpline](https://www.awhl.org/home) at 1-866-863-0511. Narcity has also reached out to Ticketmaster, the retailer for the band's concert tickets, for confirmation on whether the world tour is going ahead. Narcity has reached out to Arcade Fire for comment on the allegations. \u201cReally let down that @arcadefire are continuing to tour despite the allegations that have been made..I have zero interest in going on Sat 3rd to cheer on a man who has behaved in such a manner. "No way should arcade fire continue with their world tour on Tuesday. Cancel it already," said [another.](https://twitter.com/helonwheelzzz/status/1564318564991094785) Cancel and refund us the huge amount spent to see you. [a user](https://twitter.com/Bigotedechivo/status/1564366611372556289) ahead of the start of the tour. "Every single one of these interactions has been mutual and always between consenting adults," said the singer. [another.](https://twitter.com/JillKrajewski/status/1563997789482323969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1563997789482323969%7Ctwgr%5Eca2d841521fa034c3a35a24f625c8c7cfed69dee%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.com%2Fentertainment%2Fmusic%2F2022%2F08%2F29%2Ffans-call-on-arcade-fire-to-cancel-tour-following-sexual-misconduct-allegations-against-win-butler.html) and Canada over the next few months.

Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler has denied allegations of sexual misconduct that have been made against him by four people. Three women say that he engaged ...

He has lost his way and he has found his way back. “I know what is in his heart, and I know he has never, and would never, touch a woman without her consent and I am certain he never did. I have stood by him because I know he is a good man who cares about this world, our band, his fans, friends, and our family”. “The majority of these relationships were short-lived, and my wife is aware – our marriage has, in the past, been more unconventional than some”, he added. Nevertheless, he concluded: “While these relationships were all consensual, I am very sorry to anyone who I have hurt with my behaviour. However, he added that, after spending “the last few years” in therapy and Alcoholics Anonymous, he had become “more aware now of how my public persona can distort relationships even if a situation feels friendly and positive to me”.

Butler's chart-topping, BRIT Award-winning band Arcade Fire, from Canada, will play Birmingham's Utilita Arena on Friday evening. According to sources, the tour ...

In the US, visit [RAINN](https://www.rainn.org/index.php). He added: “I’m sorry I wasn’t more aware and tuned in to the effect I have on people. Butler stated: “While these relationships were all consensual, I am very sorry to anyone who I have hurt with my behaviour. [Seven new laws coming into effect in UK from September 2022 and beyond](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/seven-new-laws-coming-effect-24844799) [Meghan Markle accused of 'taking a punch' at Royal Family with remark](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/meghan-markle-accused-taking-punch-24845703) [Prince Charles donned ludicrous disguise to go undercover on holiday](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/prince-charles-donned-ludicrous-disguise-24845329) [19 million Tesco customers issued £83 warning](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/19-million-tesco-customers-issued-24845608) [Four new driving laws in UK coming into effect from September 2022 and beyond](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/four-new-driving-laws-uk-24839437) Four women came forward to accuse Butler of sexual misconduct this weekend. [Asda issues 72-hour warning to every shopper in the UK](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/asda-issues-72-hour-warning-24845540)

Win Butler of the Montreal band Arcade Fire came down from the stage to have a brief encounter with fans on Day 1 of the Osheaga festival at Parc Jean-Drapeau ...

“I have connected with people in person, at shows, and through social media, and I have shared messages of which I am not proud. - “Stella”, who was an 18-year-old student in 2016 when the then-36-year-old Butler allegedly sent her explicit messages including photos of himself within days of them meeting. - “Lily”, who was a 21-year-old art student in 2015 when the then-34-year-old Butler allegedly made unwanted advances including showing up at Lily’s Montreal apartment despite being asked not to, where he allegedly grabbed her aggressively and kissed her.

Arcade Fire's tour has officially begun, days after allegations of sexual misconduct against co-leader Win Butler surfaced.

I vehemently deny any suggestion that I forced myself on a woman or demanded sexual favors." [tour](https://www.brooklynvegan.com/arcade-fire-add-new-los-angeles-toronto-dates-to-tour/) is moving ahead after [allegations of sexual misconduct](https://www.brooklynvegan.com/arcade-fires-win-butler-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-responds/) surfaced against co-leader Win Butler over the weekend. [Women's Aid](https://www.womensaid.ie/about/story.html) is "a leading national organisation that has been working in Ireland to stop domestic violence against women and children since 1974."

According to Brooklyn Vegan, despite recent claims of alleged sexual misconduct, Win Butler and the rest of Arcade Fire are currently expected to move ...

He also announced The Sadies’ final album following [Dallas Good’s passing](https://music.mxdwn.com/2022/02/21/news/arcade-fires-richard-reed-parry-announces-the-sadies-final-album-for-spring-2022-release-mourns-dallas-good/) in February. They also played a headline-worthy Coachella set, debuting their track “ [Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)](https://music.mxdwn.com/2022/04/15/news/arcade-fire-debut-new-single-unconditional-i-lookout-kid-during-coachella-set/).” They recently covered Wolf Parade’s “ [This Heart’s On Fire](https://music.mxdwn.com/2022/08/01/news/arcade-fire-cover-wolf-parades-song-this-hearts-on-fire-during-osheaga-fest-set/)” during Montreal’s Osheaga music festival. The record featured production from icon Nigel Godrich as well as a guest appearance from [Peter Gabriel of Genesis](https://music.mxdwn.com/2022/04/23/news/arcade-fires-upcoming-album-we-to-feature-peter-gabriel/). The [tour is set to be supported](https://music.mxdwn.com/2022/05/06/news/arcade-fire-announce-fall-2022-international-tour-dates-featuring-beck-feist/) by Feist on the UK leg and Beck on the U.S. [According to Brooklyn Vegan](https://www.brooklynvegan.com/arcade-fires-tour-set-to-move-forward-following-allegations/), despite recent [claims of alleged sexual misconduct](https://music.mxdwn.com/2022/08/28/news/arcade-fire-frontman-faces-four-counts-of-sexual-misconduct-allegations/), Win Butler and the rest of Arcade Fire are currently expected to move forward with their touring as planned. This past year has been quite busy for Arcade Fire.

All proceeds from Feist's merch sales at the band's Dublin show will be donated to Women's Aid Dublin.

[new report](https://pitchfork.com/news/arcade-fires-win-butler-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-by-multiple-women-frontman-responds/), four people detailed allegations of sexual misconduct against Butler. [Arcade Fire](https://pitchfork.com/artists/221-arcade-fire/)’s WE tour kicks off tonight (August 30) in Dublin, Ireland, and [Feist](https://pitchfork.com/artists/1622-feist/) took the stage as the show’s opening act. Pitchfork has reached out to Feist and Arcade Fire’s representative for comment.

Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler has been accused of sexual misconduct by four people, per a new report from Pitchfork. Butler denies the claims.

“I have never touched a woman against her will, and any implication that I have is simply false,” Butler said. Butler responded to the report, claiming that the encounters were consensual. One of the victims reportedly attempted suicide after having sex with Butler in 2017, and another victim described being pressured to have phone sex with the musician.

Feist opened Arcade Fire's first show since Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct. She donated merch proceeds to Women's Aid Dublin.

Butler’s wife and Arcade Fire bandmate Régine Chassagne also issued a statement, writing: “I know what is in his heart, and I know he has never, and would never, touch a woman without her consent and I am certain he never did. “None of this is intended to excuse my behavior, but I do want to give some context and share what was happening in my life around this time. “In my 30s, I started drinking as I dealt with the heaviest depression of my life after our family experienced a miscarriage,” he added. “While these relationships were all consensual, I am very sorry to anyone who I have hurt with my behavior,” he went on. “I have never touched a woman against her will, and any implication that I have is simply false. The alleged misconduct took place between 2015 and 2020, when the victims ranged in age between 18 and 23 and Butler was between 36 and 39.

Arcade Fire took the stage at Dublin's at 3Arena for their first show since allegations of frontman Win Butler's sexual misconduct surfaced.

[August 30, 2022] The allegations surfaced just days ahead of the kick-off to Arcade Fire’s world tour in support of their latest album, WE. “I have never touched a woman against her will, and any implication that I have is simply false. I vehemently deny any suggestion that I forced myself on a woman or demanded sexual favors. Instead, he thanked the crowd “from the bottom of my heart” for coming out. For his part, Butler kept the stage banter to a minimum and made no mention of the allegations levied against him.