A singer has had his the remaining show on his 2026 tour cancelled after his comments in support of disgraced TV personality Russell Brand
Singer Ian McNabb’s upcoming tour dates have been cancelled after The Icicle Works star defended Russel Brand. Disgraced TV personality Brand, 51, was jailed for more than 10 years this week for one count of rape and three sexual assaults.
Following Brand’s sentencing, McNabb wrote on social media that the disgraced comedian was being ‘stitched up’ for ‘outspoken views.’
“He got close to the target and he has a big audience,” said the musician. “I know people who were in his orbit and girls were throwing themselves at him every night. If that happened to me I know what I would do.
“Yer pays yer money yer takes yer chance. If you want to hang out with the artist don’t cry when you’re in the picture. All these chicks who turn up at these situations know exactly what’s going on. The ones who decided they were done badly to – ten years after the event – are the worst.”
His comments were met with disgust online and the fume carried over to a promotions company who had been helping to put McNabb’s upcoming shows on.
Ewan McNaught of Renegade Communions confirmed the company has now cancelled planned concerts in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle.
McNaught said: “I hate cancelling gigs, and it’s the first time in my career that I’ve had to do it, but not only can I not defend Ian McNabb’s disgraceful social media comments in support of Russell Brand, as a husband and a father of a young daughter, I simply can’t work with him moving forward.
“I’ve spoken to his agent and to the venues, and we’re all on the same page on this, and these won’t be the only shows on his tour that are cancelled. I’m told another five were cancelled today.
“As a result, Ian McNabb’s shows later this month at The Cluny 2 in Newcastle (25.11.26), Cottiers, Glasgow (26.11.26) and The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (27.11.26) have all been cancelled.
“Apologies to those who have bought tickets. Refunds available from point of purchase.”
McNabb deleted his inititial post and a follow up message that double downed on his belief Brand has been ‘treated unfairly.’
According to Scottish News, the message read: “It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness and regret that I make this post. I have been CANCELLED and therefore all of my shows for the future have also.
“This is as a result of a post I made about the plight of British comedian/entertainer Russell Brand… I condemned the treatment of Brand, who I feel has been railroaded and treated unfairly.”
He added he understood the initial comments have caused and despite trying to defend his post, he added: “I condemn the treatment of women for sexual pleasure that is not consensual, I condemn the predatory nature of males who do so.”
After apologising to fans who bought tickets, he said he will now “enter a period of self-reflection and contemplation”.
At present, it’s not clear if The Icicle Works concerts next year will go ahead as planned.
If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999
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