Controversial US Christian musician and activist Sean Feucht is facing mounting backlash during his Canadian tour, with multiple cities cancelling scheduled performances. Despite the cancellations, West Kelowna remains one of the few Canadian cities still set to host Feucht.His performance at the Memorial Park Amphitheatre is scheduled for August 23. City officials say they are reviewing the concert’s safety and security plans in collaboration with the RCMP.
Due to limited information from the event organizer and public concern, West Kelowna city officials emphasized the importance of meeting all safety requirements, as reported by Global News. Officials added that although the city cannot fully restrict access to public spaces, they are using this opportunity to review their facility rental policies. In a statement, the city stressed that private events held on city property do not reflect its core values of “respect, kindness, and inclusivity.”
In Montreal, Feucht performed at Ministerios Restauración Church in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, despite not having the required permit, as reported by CTV News. The city said earlier that the church had been notified the concert could not proceed. However, Feucht took to social media, declaring the church was “not backing down.”
The concert went ahead with Feucht singing and preaching for nearly two hours. Afterward, the city announced it would issue a fine to the church for violating event regulations.
The event drew protesters, some waving Palestinian and Pride flags and chanting slogans like “fascists go home.” A red smoke bomb was reportedly set off during the show, though the source is unclear, according to CTV. Police were present, and at least one protester was seen being taken away in handcuffs.
The city said the concert went against Montreal’s values of “inclusion, solidarity, and respect.” A spokesperson added, “Freedom of expression is one of our fundamental values, but hateful and discriminatory speech is not accepted in Montreal.”