MAGA-linked Christian singer’s concert at Alberta legislature expected to draw protests
Posted July 30, 2025 12:29 pm.
Last Updated July 31, 2025 10:25 am.
With the Alberta government standing by its decision to allow a Christian singer linked to the MAGA movement to perform on the grounds of the legislature next month, protesters are vowing to make sure the controversial figure does not feel welcome in Edmonton.
Sean Feucht, the very vocal pro-Donald Trump singer who has already had multiple events on his Canadian tour cancelled, is scheduled to play at the Alberta legislature Aug. 22.
The rising star in the MAGA political movement in the United States describes himself as a musician, missionary, author and activist. He has spoken out against “gender ideology,” abortion and the 2SLGBTQ+ community and his religious and political views have grabbed the attention of Trump’s administration.
Complaints from residents and planned protests have prompted officials to cancel many of the concerts scheduled as part of the Canadian leg of Feucht’s “Revive in 25” tour over the last week, forcing him to seek alternate venues.
BACKGROUND: Alberta NDP asking UCP government not to allow pro-Trump Christian singer to perform at legislature
With the concert in Edmonton scheduled to go ahead as planned, protest organizer Chris Berthelot says he’s concerned for the safety of Alberta’s 2SLGBTQ+ community.
“I’m a Christian; I have no problem with him singing Christian music or gospel songs, or whatever have you,” Berthelot told CityNews. “My concern is this man has a deep-seated hatred towards gay and trans people. And he’s OK with that.
“At the very least we can go and we can say, ‘hey, we didn’t let this person and his vile message go unchecked. Even if our government or other people aren’t willing to step up and deal with people like Sean.’”
Most recently, Winnipeg denied a booking permit for a concert planned by Feucht, citing “operational challenges.” And the City of West Kelowna in British Columbia says it has “increased concerns” about public safety, and it is reviewing security plans connected to the private booking.
Earlier this week, the City of Montreal fined an evangelical church $2,500 for allowing Feucht to preform. City officials said they did not have a permit to organize a concert, and had been informed the event could not take place. Protesters gathered outside the church during the concert, and a smoke bomb was set off inside the venue.
“Now you want (to) fine the church for doing what the church does – WORSHIP,” Feucht said on X. “Every Canadian should be embarrassed/concerned with this. No bigger scandal in Canada.
Last week, Parks Canada announced it had revoked a permit for a performance scheduled at a national historic site in Halifax, citing “heightened public safety concerns.”
Concerts have also been cancelled in Charlottetown, Moncton, N.B., Quebec City, Gatineau, Que. and Vaughan, Ont.
The singer says he’s the victim of “Christian persecution,” and is accusing Canada of tyranny and censorship.
“For generations, people have been freely worshipping God. But that freedom right now is under attack in the nation of Canada,” Feucht said in a video posted to X. “The news has gone viral. Over the last several days we’ve had six separate venues across the provinces of this nation cancel our free outdoor worship events.”
The Alberta NDP has urged the UCP government not to allow Feucht to perform.
“The government has a responsibility to ensure that public spaces, like the Alberta Legislature grounds, uphold the principles of inclusion and belonging for everyone. Platforming a performer who has expressed hateful views is an inappropriate use of that space,” said David Shepherd, the Alberta NDP House Leader.
But all signs point to the Edmonton concert going ahead as planned, with Alberta’s Infrastructure Ministry saying it doesn’t shut down law-abiding events, and the province is protecting freedom of expression.
CityNews asked if additional security is planned for the event, and who will be paying for it. That question was not directly answered.
“Organizations have the right to demonstrate on the Alberta legislature grounds,” the Infrastructure Ministry replied. “To keep staff and visitors safe, ongoing security assessments are done for all scheduled events held on the legislature grounds.”
Those who think Feucht spreads hate speech believe the singer’s past comments don’t count as free speech.
“People can pretend and say, ‘oh that’s just his opinion.’ But that’s dangerous rhetoric,” Berthelot said. “That’s the kind of words that you use when you’re trying to demonize a group of people to make them easier targets.”
–With files from The Canadian Press
