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Michael Franti Cancels Tour Following Abuse Allegations as Management Splits and Cruise Is Scrapped

Franti says the past relationship was consensual.

Michael Franti performs at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in Golden Gate Park on Oct. 2, 2015, in San Francisco. The Bay Area musician has canceled his upcoming tour with Spearhead as accusations of sexual abuse continue to build.
Musician Michael Franti performs during the #Culinary Kickoff at Brennan's Restaurant on Feb. 2, 2017, in Houston, Texas.
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Overview

  • Franti announced on Aug. 20 that all remaining Welcome to the Family tour dates are canceled, with venues noting automatic ticket refunds and his website removing listings.
  • Activist Artists Management has parted ways with Franti, according to reports from outlets including Variety and The Hollywood Reporter cited by USA TODAY and WGN.
  • The Soulshine at Sea 3 cruise was called off after acts such as Dispatch, Maggie Rose, Hirie and Liz Vice withdrew, with promoter Sixthman pledging a replacement event.
  • Victoria Canal, who toured with Franti at 19, alleged grooming and abuse in Instagram posts without naming him, describing being touched while asleep, forced shared lodging and photos taken without consent.
  • Writer Minda Lane published a detailed Substack account describing years of troubling interactions with Franti, adding to public claims now surfacing online.