![]() ![]() In fact, we find the limiting of artistic expression distasteful. "We are not moving the Action show because we believe in censoring him or any other artists. While NXNE confirmed that the New York rapper's June 21 performance will not go ahead, the directors of the festival said they are "committed to presenting (Bronson) on a Toronto stage." As annual guests in this space we feel we must accede to the strong wishes of the community and honour their input," NXNE said in written statement released Friday. "A significant number of Torontonians have indicated their desire to have Action Bronson not perform at the Square. ![]() The decision comes after some 37,000 people signed an online petition to have the artist removed from the NXNE lineup over lyrics that petition organizers said glorify "violence against women." North by Northeast has confirmed that the Action Bronson concert at Yonge-Dundas Square next month has been cancelled. ![]()
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