In a statement on his official Facebook page Wednesday, Starr apologized to his North Carolina fans for the cancellation but said the move was necessary to stand up to the state’s “hatred”. In a statement on his website, Springsteen said this law burdens the LGBT community and strips them of the ability to protect themselves when their human rights are violated.
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According to the Koka Booth Amphitheatre, tickets purchased via box office, phone, or online will be automatically refunded to the credit card used at the time of purchase.
Other artists set to play in North Carolina soon are Beyonce and Justin Bieber. It also prevents municipal governments from passing anti-discrimination laws.
Starr joins Canadian singer Bryan Adams who earlier this week cancelled a show in MS, while USA rock star Bruce Springsteen last Friday called off a weekend concert in North Carolina.
But Buffett said that future shows in North Carolina will “definitely depend on whether that stupid law is repealed”. The law was in response to Charlotte’s nondiscrimination ordinance that allowed transgender individuals to use public bathrooms of the sex with which they identify.
As Canned Heat sang, “Let’s work together”. Taking all of this into account, I feel that this is a time for me and the band to show solidarity for those freedom fighters.
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On Tuesday, Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order that was meant to clarify the law’s impact and quell some of the backlash it has created.
