Council takes legal advice on whether it can cancel city Marilyn Manson gig

LEADER WILL BE WRITING TO HOME SECRETARY OVER CONCERNS

- By JOE LOCKER Local democracy reporter

THE leader of Nottingham City Council says she will be writing to the Home Secretary regarding concerns over the upcoming UK tour of heavy metal star Marilyn Manson - and said legal advice has been sought over a decision to host his gig at the Motorpoint Arena in November.

Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, is due to perform at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on November 2 as part of his 'One Assassination Under God' tour.

The first event in Manson's UK tour, which was due to take place in Brighton on October 26, was cancelled in June after pressure from campaigners and an MP in relation to unproven allegations against the singer.

Male Allies Challenging Sexism (MACS) campaigners and Nottingham city councillors have now called for the event at the council-owned Motorpoint Arena to be cancelled.

Alex Norris, Labour MP for Nottingham North and Kimberley, has also written to arena bosses asking for the booking to be looked at again.