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4 days ago
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Montreal plans to shut down ‘MAGA superstar' singer's show over lack of permit
Christian musician Sean Feucht of California sings to the crowd during a rally at the National Mall in Washington, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo) The City of Montreal confirmed it plans to shut down a concert by a U.S.-based Christian musician who has been described as a 'MAGA superstar,' saying the venue does not hold proper permits. Six dates of Sean Feucht's Canadian tour have been cancelled so far. His concerts in Quebec City, Gatineau, Charlottetown, and Halifax were all cancelled earlier this week. Event organizers said the events were called off after complaints and reports of planned protests. The controversial singer was scheduled to put on a show at the Ministerios Restauración Church in the Plateau-Mont-Royal at 7 p.m. Friday night. A spokesperson for the city told CTV News that the church 'does not have a permit to organize a concert, and district inspectors have notified the owners that the event cannot take place.' But Feucht posted on social media that 'The church IS NOT BACKING DOWN!!!' and it's 'time to take a stand for the gospel in Canada!' They are now pressuring, threatening & attacking the Spanish pastor of the cathedral (built in the 1930's) we are at tonight in Montreal. It's a moment of decision for the spiritual leaders of this nation. Will they arise in boldness? — Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) July 25, 2025 Show goes against Montreal`s values of 'inclusion, solidarity and respect,' city says The city said police have been mobilized to enforce regulations and 'violation notices will be issued if the concert goes ahead.' A spokesperson for Montreal police (SPVM) said officers have been on-site since this afternoon and are monitoring the situation. Feucht's has been outspoken against 'gender ideology,' abortion and the LGBTQ+ community and met with American President Donald Trump during his first term. He also protested government restrictions during the pandemic and is known to go on political and religious rants during his concerts. Montreal said the show goes against the city's values of 'inclusion, solidarity and respect.' Over the last few days, he has been taking to social media to call out what he says is 'the outright persecution and censorship of a Christians in Canada.' Rebel News launched an online petition to 'protect the right for Christians to worship in Canada' after his shows were cancelled. 'Freedom of expression is one of our fundamental values, but hateful and discriminatory speech is not accepted in Montreal. As in other Canadian cities, this show will not be tolerated,' said a spokesperson for Montreal in a text message. With files from CTV News Montreal's Max Harrold
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6 days ago
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Quebec City cancels show by U.S. ‘MAGA superstar' musician
Christian musician Sean Feucht of California sings to the crowd during a rally at the National Mall in Washington, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo) Quebec City officials have cancelled a performance by a U.S.-based Christian musician who has been described as a 'MAGA superstar.' Singer Sean Feucht was scheduled to perform at the ExpoCité venue on Friday as part of the Canadian leg of his 'Revive in 25' tour. His religious and political views have grabbed the attention of the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration after having spoken out against 'gender ideology,' abortion and the LGBTQ+ community. A performance slated for Halifax Wednesday night was cancelled after officials cited complaints from residents and planned protests that raised security concerns. Parks Canada revoked his permit after receiving advice from police. He was also set to perform a show in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Thursday evening, but the city said it consulted with police before telling Feucht that his show was cancelled due to 'evolving public safety and security concerns.' In an email on Wednesday, a Quebec City spokesperson said the presence of a 'controversial artist' was not mentioned in the contract signed between ExpoCité and the promoter of the concert. 'With the new information that has been brought to its attention, ExpoCité has decided to terminate the contract and therefore cancel the event on its site,' the spokesperson said. Feucht's website lists two more Canadian stops this weekend in Gatineau, Que. and Vaughan, Ont. In a post on X Wednesday morning, he denounced the cancellation of his Halifax show. '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.' His post said his Halifax show would go on at a different venue. The Atlantic magazine in the U.S. has described him as a Christian nationalist who has praised President Trump as God's chosen one and suggested that abortion supporters are 'demons.' With files from The Canadian Press
