Pearl Jam Cancels 4/20 Raleigh, NC Concert in Opposition to HB2; Official Band Statement

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Pearl Jam Cancels 4/20 Raleigh, NC Concert in Opposition to HB2; Official Band Statement
April 18, 2016

PEARL JAM STATEMENT

It is with deep consideration and much regret that we must cancel the Raleigh show in North Carolina on April 20th.

This will be upsetting to those who have tickets and you can be assured that we are equally frustrated by the situation.

The HB2 law that was recently passed is a despicable piece of legislation that encourages discrimination against an entire group of American citizens. The practical implications are expansive and its negative impact upon basic human rights is profound. We want America to be a place where no one can be turned away from a business because of who they love or fired from their job for who they are.

It is for this reason that we must take a stand against prejudice, along with other artists and businesses, and join those in North Carolina who are working to oppose HB2 and repair what is currently unacceptable.

We have communicated with local groups and will be providing them with funds to help facilitate progress on this issue.

In the meantime we will be watching with hope and waiting in line for a time when we can return.

Perhaps even celebrate.

With immense gratitude for your understanding,

Pearl Jam

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What is HB2?

North Carolina’s HB2 legislation targets the basic rights of transgender people and strips many nondiscrimination protections from the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. In addition to harming LGBT North Carolinians, the law limits the ability of municipalities to provide living wages above what the state provides, closes the door on state courts as a recourse for employment nondiscrimination claims, and imposes the values of Raleigh lawmakers on local elected officials and the people they serve.

What Needs To Be Done:

Please join us in signing this petition to repeal HB2
http://equalitync.org/action/repeal_HB2/

N.C. Organizations We Are Supporting:

http://equalitync.org
http://www.naacpnc.org
http://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com
http://www.qords.org

Ticket Refunds:

Provided at point of purchase

For fans that purchased Ten Club tickets to the Raleigh show, your cards will automatically be refunded for the full ticket price in USD this week.
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Comments

  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    Wow.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    I second that.
    By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.




  • JP Losman
    JP Losman Raleigh Posts: 149
    So whack
  • zman
    zman Posts: 502
    this hurts more fans than it does help anyone else
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
    Awesome!!
    www.cluthelee.com
  • given2fly23
    given2fly23 Evanston, IL Posts: 6,042
    While it sucks for fans, it does bring attention to the issue. I watched an interview w/ the governor yesterday morning on MTP and the guy is a smug, despicable piece of shit who is completely detached from reality. $$$ is the only way to get his attention.

    Found: Soundgarden Hyde Park DVD (Thank you for the gift!)
    Posters for Sale: http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/117469/posters-for-sale
    T-Shirts for Sale: http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/149289/pj-t-shirt-trade-or-sale
  • whitepants
    whitepants Posts: 729
    I understand brothers. Peace.
    ~*~Me and Hippiemom dranketh the red wine in Cleveland 2003~*~

    First PJ Show: March 20, 1994 | Ann Arbor | Crisler Arena
  • Hoccapuk
    Hoccapuk Posts: 538
    edited April 2016
    I understand what they're doing and why but as it's been mentioned already you're hurting the fans and those who work the shows...totally bummed...and why 2 days before the show when this has been in the works for weeks?

    Why not play and use the platform you have?
    Post edited by Hoccapuk on
  • rummy
    rummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,466
    Bring on the debates on the boards!
  • RP112579
    RP112579 Tinley Park, IL Posts: 3,388
    Wow!
    6/29/98 Chicago-United Center
    6/18/03 Chicago-United Center
    5/17/06 Chicago-United Center
    7/19/13 Chicago-Wrigley Field
    10/11/13 Pittsburgh-Consol Energy Center
    10/17/14 Moline-IWireless Center (No Code)
    10/20/14 Milwaukee-Bradley center (Yield)
    4/26/16 Lexington-Rupp Arena
    8/20/16 Chicago-Wrigley Field
    8/22/16 Chicago-Wrigley Field
    8/18/18 Chicago-Wrigley Field
    8/20/18 Chicago-Wrigley Field
    9/5/23 Chicago-United Center
    9/7/23 Chicago-United Center
    8/29/23 Chicago-Wrigley Field
    8/31/23 Chicago-Wrigley Field
  • cvk
    cvk Denver, CO and Alki (Seattle, WA) Posts: 5
    It stinks but it had to be done.
  • zevilone
    zevilone Posts: 349
    Columbia tix are ridiculously cheap right now on stubhub for those who need to change plans quickly
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,473
    edited April 2016
    Fans shouldn't be punished for this. Play the show and turn into into a manifestation, donate money to the cause, invite people to talk about it on stage, release an EP of songs from the show with proceeds going to the cause or whatever.

    I think this is the wrong thing to do - especially for PJ who knows they have a fanbase who travels (far) to see them.
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Don't have an opinion - don't know how to feel, indifferent. Feel bad for traveling fans.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,118
    Wow. Good for you pj. After they revoke the law please go back and play twice as long.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,696
    Ouch!
  • elwayvedder
    elwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,176
    The show posters and merch should be auctioned off to help what the band believes in
    www.operationyellowribbon.org
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,854
    Very disappointed. Lost a few hundred on the flight.

    Not going to get mad... although I want to
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
    Spiritual_Chaos said:

    Fans shouldn't be punished for this. Play the show and turn into into a manifestation, donate money to the cause or whatever.

    I think this is the wrong thing to do - especially for PJ who knows they have a fanbase who travels (far) to see them.

    Think of how much more wrong HB2 is. The touring base will get over this in the long term.
    www.cluthelee.com
  • nothingman44
    nothingman44 Posts: 1,496
    While I can understand the reasoning and applaud PJ as well as many other bands and businesses for taking a stand against this stupid law, taking this kind of action really does hurt the fans. Especially those who have spent countless dollars on airfare and hotels.

    But the main point is this is such a dumb law and I applaud all those who are standing up to it.

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