Giant Swan has announced that it will take an indefinite break from all activity after abuse allegations against Robin Stewart, one of the duo’s members. Stewart’s ex-partner, known as PMS Casualty, shared the accusations via Twitter. Her posts have since been made private. According to Daniela, Stewart had been verbally and emotionally abusive and had ignored sexual consent for nine and a half years while they were in a relationship. Daniela was recovering from cancer during the period in question.
Giant Swan swiftly canceled their appearance at Simple Things, which was scheduled for the following day after Daniela’s revelations. In a subsequent statement, the festival confirmed that all the parties involved had agreed to the group’s removal from the lineup.
As of now, it is unclear when or if the band will resume activities. The matter is now being examined by the relevant authorities.
If the subject of this article has triggered any traumatic memories or emotions, you might want to contact organizations that offer support and care for survivors of abuse. In the UK, there are many such organizations, including the National Domestic Violence Helpline, which can be contacted for free on 0808 2000 247, and the Rape Crisis helpline, which can be contacted for free, day or night, on 0808 802 9999. In the US, resources include the National Domestic Violence Hotline, which can be reached at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), and the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which can be reached at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
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