Referred to by at least twelve complaints, including five for rape, Patrick Bruel until now seemed determined to honor his professional commitments. But in the space of a few days, the situation has radically changed. This Friday, May 29, the singer announces his withdrawal from Les Enfoirésconfirmed by the association team at Mediapart. “We can confirm to you that Patrick Bruel will not be part of the Enfoirés troupe next January”she indicated. In a message sent on May 29, the artist himself justified his decision: “Given the circumstances, I have decided not to put any of you in any embarrassment. I hope to find you again when justice has proven my innocence.”
The same day, its production company, 14 Productions, announced a new major decision: the cancellation of all of its festival dates planned from June to September 2026, or around fifteen concerts, according to Gilles Verdez on the set of All beautiful, all newincluding performances at the Cirque d’hiver Bouglione in Paris and the Bastongo Summer Festival in Belgium. “In the interest of appeasement and responsibility, Patrick Bruel takes the decision, in agreement with the festival organizations, to cancel his concerts from June to September”we could read in a press release.
The mayor of Brando, in Corsica, reacts to the cancellation of Patrick Bruel’s visit to the town
The cancellation of Patrick Bruel’s concerts resonates as far as Corsicawhere Patrick Bruel was to headline the 37th edition of the Erbalonga music festival, in Brando, on July 11. On the town hall side, Mayor Patrick Sanguinetti welcomes the news with resignation tinged with relief. “It’s better like that, it’s a wise decision in view of the controversy”a confié le politicien Morning runwho admits to having anticipated this outcome as the climate around the singer grew heavier. As we learn from the newspaper, leafleting operations targeting the artist had been carried out.within the commune by the collective Collage fémicide Corse”.
A so-called militant action “information” meat menu “in peace”, but which foreshadowed complications for the evening of Patrick Bruel’s arrival on the island of beauty. “It’s a common sense decision”said William, a resident of the town. “It’s really damaging for the festival, but we were starting to feel tension around the event. I hope they will find an artist who can replace Patrick Bruel at short notice”he added.
Why did Patrick Bruel’s record company decide to dissociate itself from the singer?
In the midst of legal and media turmoil, Sony Music Entertainment would have chosen to mute his support for Patrick Bruel. According to information from ELLEthe label’s management informed its teams on May 21 of the suspension of all promotional actions linked to the artist: campaigns, communication, highlighting the singer’s musical projects.
A temporary freeze, not a break. For the moment, no contract termination has been announced at this stage. But the signal is strong. After years of discreet support, Sony is distancing itself while the legal situation surrounding the singer becomes clearer.
