Halifax Venue Cancels Sun Kil Moon Concert Following Backlash Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
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Summary
A Halifax venue canceled a Sun Kil Moon show after public backlash over sexual misconduct allegations against frontman Mark Kozelek. At least 10 women accused Kozelek of misconduct in investigative reports published by Pitchfork in 2020 and 2021. Kozelek has denied the allegations and continued touring. The promoter Modo Live had turned off comments on the tour announcement, but Halifax residents voiced opposition, leading to the venue's cancellation of the September show.
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· 3 pulledBut people in Halifax had some feedback on the decision to bring Kozelek to town.
Kozelek has consistently denied the allegations against him, and he has continued to tour and record.
The promoter, Modo Live, turned off comments on the April 14 Instagram post announcing the tour.
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