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National Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- National Post
U.S. Christian musician Sean Feucht show set for Alberta legislature grounds in Edmonton
A pro-Trump and Christian singer whose events on his east coast Canadian tour have had to be moved to alternate venues after being cancelled is slated to play at the Alberta legislature grounds in August. Article content U.S. musician Sean Feucht has faced protests and cancellations this week on the first leg of his cross-country tour which is slated to stop on Aug. 22 in Edmonton for a performance at the grounds' south bandshell. Article content Article content Article content A spokesperson for Alberta Infrastructure said in a statement tour organizers had submitted an incomplete event permit application for the event. Article content Article content 'We are taking steps to help organizers submit a complete application,' it reads, noting the event must comply with 'security protocols, public safety, and venue guidelines.' Article content The guidelines for use of the Alberta Legislature Grounds state applications must be submitted four weeks in advance, with applicants mandated to have at least $2 million in liability insurance, a security plan, and proof of permits and licences, among other requirements. Article content Feucht describes himself as a musician, missionary, author and activist, and has drawn opposition for his affinity for U.S. President Donald Trump and the Make America Great Again Movement as well as his views on abortion, gender, and the LGBT community. Article content Article content He was scheduled to play at the York Redoubt National Historic Site in Halifax last Wednesday but Parks Canada revoked the event's permit, citing 'evolving safety and security considerations' amid potential protests and following consultation with police. Article content The event later went ahead when a local farmer opened his field for the singer and his audience. Article content Since then, events in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Quebec City, Moncton, and Gatineau, Que. have been cancelled with organizers citing security concerns, permitting issues, or local codes of conduct. Article content On social media, Feucht said his shows went on after alternate venues were found. Article content 'Venues have now been replaced and these cities will hear from lawyers soon,' he posted late Thursday. Article content On Friday night, his event in Montreal went ahead amid protests and a smoke bomb being thrown on stage despite a warning from the city that the church he was performing at hadn't secured the proper permit. Article content He stated on social media that organizers had secured a permit that was later cancelled, and claimed to be bringing his experience to the attention of the U.S. president.
CTV News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Sean Feucht show held in rural Nova Scotia, Moncton show cancelled
A controversial concert by a U.S.-based Christian singer took place in Nova Scotia Wednesday night, though a long way from the original venue. Sean Feucht describes himself as a musician, missionary, author and activist. He has spoken out against 'gender ideology,' abortion and the LGBTQ+ community, and his religious and political views have grabbed the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. Feucht had been originally scheduled to perform at the York Redoubt National Historic Site near Halifax. Parks Canada issued a statement late Tuesday saying it received advice from police before revoking the permit. In response to Parks Canada's decision, Feucht posted a video on his Facebook page saying he was the victim of intolerance. 'This is the classic playbook of the media, of the anti-Christian bigots out there that hate Christians,' he said. 'This is the same, exact place where people gathered for a Pride event last week. But now they're not so tolerant when peaceful Christians come together.' The show was moved to a site in Shubenacadie, a rural community about 60 kilometres northeast of Halifax. Feucht said hundreds of people showed up. The event didn't sit well with some protesters, who also attended the event. 'I couldn't stay home when this message of not loving everyone when we have certain people that we judge from our community and that's not fair,' said Joan Wood. 'I feel it's important to share the message of God and the love that he has had for people like myself,' said attendee Karen Clarke. CTV News made a number of attempts to speak with concert organizers but were told that would not be happening. Other Maritime shows cancelled Shows were also booked at Riverfront Park in Moncton, N.B., and Confederation Landing in Charlottetown Thursday. The City of Moncton said it revoked Feucht's Thursday evening booking after it was found to be non-compliant with its code of conduct in city facilities. 'In addition, due to evolving safety and security considerations, including confirmation of planned protests, the City has determined that the event poses potential risks to the safety and security of community members, event attendees, and organizers,' reads a Wednesday evening statement from the city. The City of Charlottetown confirmed it had also consulted police before telling Feucht his concert was cancelled due to 'evolving public safety and security concerns.' Before city officials revoked Feucht's concert permit, they issued a statement saying it was aware of concerns raised about the event, but they said there were legal restrictions on limiting access to public spaces. Feucht said the P.E.I. show will now take place in North Wiltshire in post on social media. Quebec shows also cancelled Quebec City officials have cancelled Feucht's performance at the ExpoCité venue on Friday. The National Capital Commission has also cancelled Feucht's upcoming show in Gatineau, Que. The singer also has a performance scheduled in Vaughan, Ont., on Sunday as well as five stops in Western Canada next month. With files from The Canadian Press and CTV Atlantic's Bruce Frisko.
CBC
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Safety concerns halt MAGA musician's Moncton concert
Sean Feucht, a controversial Christian singer who's spoken out against the 2SLGBTQ+ community, will not perform at Moncton's Riverfront Park on Thursday after the City of Moncton revoked his permit, citing safety concerns.
