Banbury United Football Club has apologized following controversy over a strip show event held at its clubhouse. The club stated that the performance crossed an unacceptable line for their venue.
The event, titled the UK Pleasure Boys’ ‘Wet & Wild’ show, took place on Saturday, October 17, at The Spencer Clubhouse. Advertised as an “ultimate girls’ night out,” the show featured male performers and was exclusively for adults aged 18 and over.
However, some attendees found parts of the performance inappropriate, leading to backlash. Video clips shared online depicted moments that many considered unsuitable for the setting.
In response, Banbury United released a statement acknowledging the situation. “We are aware of video clips circulating online from the UK Pleasure Boys’ ‘Wet & Wild’ show held at The Spencer Clubhouse on Saturday 17th October. This was a ticketed, 18+ event. The images suggest that part of the performance towards the end went beyond what we find acceptable at our venue,” the club said.
The club clarified that the venue was hired by an external promoter and that they were not directly responsible for the show’s content. Nevertheless, they offered an apology to anyone who was offended.
Banbury United also stated they are taking the matter seriously and will be reviewing their policies. “We are reviewing what happened and will revise our hire and conduct terms for performance events as a result,” the club announced.
This incident underscores the need for sports venues to have clear guidelines and vetting processes for external events, especially those involving adult entertainment, to maintain a respectful environment and community trust.
