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Soulshine at Sea Cruise Cancelled After Abuse Allegations and Artist Withdrawals

Promoter Sixthman is offering refunds or future credits with plans for a replacement event on November 4–8, 2025

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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Michael Franti (center) and Sara Agah Franti (right) stand for a portrait with their son at their home on February 10, 2020 in San Francisco.

Overview

  • Sixthman cancelled the sold-out Soulshine at Sea 3 concert cruise, which was set to sail from Miami to Cozumel.
  • Leading performers including Dispatch, Maggie Rose, Hirie, Liz Vice and Tank and the Bangas withdrew in solidarity with abuse allegations.
  • Singer-songwriter Victoria Canal alleged on Instagram that a “very powerful” older industry figure groomed and sexually abused her at age 19.
  • Michael Franti acknowledged an extramarital relationship with an unnamed artist, denied any non-consensual behavior and conceded there was a power imbalance.
  • Canal’s detailed posts and screenshots sparked online speculation pointing to Franti, although no legal action has been reported.