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Michael Franti Parts With Management After Abuse Allegations as Tour Continues

Artist withdrawals over the claims prompted the promoter to cancel the sold‑out Soulshine At Sea cruise, with refunds or credits for ticket holders.

Musicians Victoria Canal (right) and Carl Young at the Rocker's Ball benefiting Do It For the Love Foundation. Nov. 16, 2018. Canal alleged in an Instagram post that she had been groomed and sexually abused by a much older, “very powerful” man in the music industry when she was 19.
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Victoria Canal and Michael Franti attend Build Studio at Build Studio on January 30, 2019, in New York City. Franti, 59, has denied the accusations but admitted to a romantic relationship outside his marriage with Spanish-American singer, 27, which he said was consensual.

Overview

  • Variety and The Hollywood Reporter confirm Franti is no longer represented by Activist Artist Management following the allegations from singer Victoria Canal.
  • Sixthman canceled the Nov. 4–8 Soulshine At Sea cruise and said it is working to announce a replacement event for those dates.
  • Booked guests were told they can choose a full refund or future Sixthman credit, according to the promoter’s statement.
  • Dispatch, Maggie Rose, Liz Vice, HIRIE, ALO, and Tank and the Bangas withdrew from the cruise or related dates citing deeply concerning allegations.
  • Franti acknowledged a past extramarital relationship with an artist he worked with, denied any nonconsensual conduct, and noted a power imbalance, while his Welcome to the Family tour proceeds with some support acts removed.