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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.
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.
A spokesperson for Alberta Infrastructure said in a statement tour organizers had submitted an incomplete event permit application for the event.
“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.”
The statement did not address questions about if the show would go ahead or the possible need for heightened security.
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.
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.
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.
The event later went ahead when a local farmer opened his field for the singer and his audience.
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.
On social media, Feucht said his shows went on after alternate venues were found.
“Venues have now been replaced and these cities will hear from lawyers soon,” he posted late Thursday.
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.
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.
“I’ve been in touch with senior White House officials and they are watching what is unfolding with blatant Christian persecution in Canada,” he posted.
Feucht was scheduled to play Sunday in Vaughn, Ont., outside of Toronto but the city told Postmedia that it had cancelled the event’s permit “on the basis of health and safety as well as community standards and well-being.”