Singer Patrick Bruel will begin his tour of around thirty dates on October 2 in Chartres. This continued presence on stage sparked a strong outcry among feminist activists and several local elected officials, while the artist faced at least 32 complaints for rape and sexual assault.
Faced with the multiplication of accusations, the constitution of his artistic team proved particularly complex. According to the magazine “Voici”, the singer struggled to recruit his accompanists.
To seal their commitment, an unprecedented contractual clause was negotiated. The musicians will benefit from a full financial guarantee for all concerts, even if the tour were to be interrupted prematurely by demonstrations.
If Patrick Bruel had canceled his summer performances in the interest of appeasement, the October dates remain firmly scheduled. His lawyer recalls the strict right to respect the presumption of innocence, emphasizing that no judicial prohibition prevents this from occurring.
For their part, the councilors of large cities like Paris, Marseille and Nancy are calling for his career to be put on hold while investigations are carried out.
The public, for its part, balances between indignation and loyalty. Many performances, like the Zénith in Paris on October 8, are already sold out.
