The City of West Kelowna has denied a permit for a concert by American Christian singer Sean Feucht, citing public safety concerns. The concert was scheduled to take place in Memorial Park on Saturday and was organized by Burn 24/7 Canada Worship Ministries Society.

In a statement released via email, the city explained that it, along with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and West Kelowna Fire Rescue, reviewed the safety and security plans submitted by the event organizers. The city concluded that the potential public safety risks had not been adequately addressed.

West Kelowna is the latest Canadian community to reject a concert by Feucht, who is known for his affiliation with the Make America Great Again movement. He previously ran for Congress as a Republican candidate in 2020 and has faced criticism for his comments regarding the LGBTQ+ community and abortion.

Last month, the City of Abbotsford also denied a permit for a concert by Feucht, which was set to occur this Sunday. This decision followed the cancellation of six of his concerts in Central and Eastern Canada.

On Wednesday, Feucht posted on social media that he was in Canada, sharing a photo from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. He remarked, "Your fav American worship leader is back. They let me in again." Earlier, he commented on the cancellations, stating, "It’s wild watching ‘Christian’ mayors across Canada cancel outdoor worship services ‘for safety reasons’ while allowing mass protests and pride events in their cities."

Feucht's upcoming performances include shows in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Edmonton. However, his concert in Abbotsford will now be held at a private venue.

Advocacy Canada, a non-profit organization representing the LGBTQ community, expressed support for West Kelowna's decision. The group thanked those who voiced opposition to what they described as "hateful rhetoric" and noted that they had initially planned a peaceful rally at the concert, which has since been canceled.

The Canadian Constitution Foundation previously stated that Feucht's Charter rights were violated due to the series of concert cancellations. James Turk, director of the Centre for Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan University, raised concerns about public bodies revoking Feucht's permits, calling it a troubling trend.

Feucht has made controversial statements in the past, including remarks about the LGBTQ+ community that have drawn significant backlash. In August 2023, he referred to the LGBTQ+ community as a "cult bent on perverting and destroying the innocence of every child they can." In June of the previous year, he criticized pride celebrations, suggesting that it was a time to identify those who had "sold their soul to a demonic agenda seeking to destroy our culture and pervert our children."