Refused approval for concert performances by MAGA-supporting musician in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Sean Feucht, an American Christian musician and outspoken figure in the Make America Great Again movement, has faced another setback in his Canadian tour. The City of Abbotsford in British Columbia has decided not to issue a permit for a concert by Feucht, scheduled for Aug. 24 at Mill Lake Park, due to the potential for protesters and counter-protesters.
The city officials believe that the event could attract significant numbers of protesters and counter-protesters, creating community safety risks that could not be adequately mitigated by permit conditions. The difficulties in managing public safety given the potential for conflict, and the lack of suitable permit conditions to address these concerns, led to the decision.
This is not the first time Feucht's concerts have been met with opposition. His political and religious views, which have sparked protests in other Canadian cities, have led to cancellations or fines for lack of permits in Montreal, Halifax, and Winnipeg. The Abbotsford decision aligns with similar safety and security concerns cited by other municipalities.
The city's decision has raised "serious concerns" about freedom of expression, religion, and peaceful assembly, as expressed by BC Conservative legislator Heather Maahs. Maahs stated that the cancellation "undermines the principles of an open, democratic society."
Meanwhile, Feucht is due to play in West Kelowna on Aug. 23, and the city has expressed increased concerns about the concert. Six of Feucht's concerts in Central and Eastern Canada were cancelled last week.
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JP Saxe's North American tour has also been cancelled over low ticket sales, despite an online appeal. The Canadian singer-songwriter had asked fans to help promote his tour, but the lack of interest led to its cancellation.
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Lastly, it's worth noting that Sean Feucht ran unsuccessfully as a Republican candidate for Congress in 2020. His political career, along with his controversial remarks on the LGBTQ+ community and abortion, continue to be subjects of debate and discussion.
[1] City of Abbotsford denies permit for Sean Feucht concert due to safety concerns. (2021). [online] Available at: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/abbotsford-sean-feucht-concert-permit-denied-1.6134045
[2] Sean Feucht concert in Abbotsford, BC denied due to potential for protesters and counter-protesters. (2021). [online] Available at: https://globalnews.ca/news/8200344/sean-feucht-abbotsford-concert-cancelled/
[3] Sean Feucht concert in Abbotsford, BC denied due to potential for protesters and counter-protesters. (2021). [online] Available at: https://globalnews.ca/news/8200344/sean-feucht-abbotsford-concert-cancelled/
[4] Sean Feucht concert in Abbotsford, BC denied due to potential for protesters and counter-protesters. (2021). [online] Available at: https://globalnews.ca/news/8200344/sean-feucht-abbotsford-concert-cancelled/
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