Feist is leaving the Arcade Fire tour

Following a series of sexual assault and misconduct allegations against Arcade Fire lead singer Win Butler, Feist has announced that she’s leaving the band’s European tour. Feist opened for Arcade Fire on Tuesday and Wednesday night in Dublin, donating proceeds from her merch to Women’s Aid Dublin.

Feist’s statement reads, in part:

“I’m imperfect and I will navigate this decision imperfectly, but what I’m sure of is the best way to take care of my band and crew and my family is to distance myself from this tour, not this conversation. The last two nights on stage, my songs made this decision for me. Hearing them through this lens was incongruous with what I’ve worked to clarify for myself through my whole career. I’ve always written songs to name my own subtle difficulties, aspire to my best self and claim responsibility when I need to. And I’m claiming my responsibility now and going home.”

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The tour is scheduled to continue until Oct. 1, with the last show happening in Warsaw, Poland.

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