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Arcade Fire Co-Founders Win Butler and Régine Chassagne Announce Separation

The band signals continuity with plans for future touring as the co-founders end their marriage.

Overview

  • They disclosed the split in a joint statement on the band's Instagram, saying they will co-parent and that they "continue to love, admire and support each other."
  • The message affirmed that their creative bond will endure and that Arcade Fire will continue, with a note that the band looks forward to seeing fans on tour soon.
  • The statement said their Haiti-focused charitable work with KANPE will go on.
  • In 2022, multiple people accused Butler of misconduct; he acknowledged extramarital relationships but denied any nonconsensual behavior, and Chassagne expressed support at the time.
  • Arcade Fire released WE in 2022 and Pink Elephant in 2025 and continued to tour, though some planned opening acts, including Feist and later Beck, withdrew during the 2022 run.