Mayors call for cancellation of Patrick Bruel concerts as singer accused of sexual violence
French singer Patrick Bruel is facing calls to cancel his upcoming concerts amid accusations of rape and sexual assault. Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has urged Bruel to step back from his performances for the sake of his defense and public sentiment. A petition initiated by feminist activists has garnered significant support, demanding the cancellation of his shows.
- ▪Patrick Bruel is accused of rape and sexual assault and is currently under investigation in France and Belgium.
- ▪Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has publicly called for Bruel to cancel his concerts scheduled for June.
- ▪A petition against Bruel's concerts has collected over 31,700 signatures from activists and artists.
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Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, at the City Hall, on May 18, 2026. KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP French singer Patrick Bruel, who has been accused of rape and sexual assault, is facing calls to cancel concerts scheduled this year. Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire on Wednesday publicly asked Bruel to cancel the dates he was scheduled to play in several French cities from June 16, setting off a movement that many other elected officials joined throughout the day. Several Bruel concerts that were scheduled in Canada have already been canceled, increasing the pressure on the accused singer.
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