Singer Melanie C has pulled out of Polish state broadcaster TVP’s showpiece New Year’s Eve concert following a wave of criticism, citing “issues that do not align with the communities I support”. The former Spice Girl is known for supporting the LGBT+ community, while TVP in recent years has been a key tool in Poland’s ruling party campaign against what it calls “LGBT ideology”. “In light of some issues that have been brought to my attention, that do not align with the communities I support, I’m afraid I will no longer be able to perform in Poland as planned on New Year’s Eve,” the artist wrote on her social media. In a statement published on its website, TVP wrote “that it’s surprised by the information about the artist’s change of plans” and stressed that New Year’s Eve concert “is for everyone who wants to celebrate New Year having fun”. (…) The singer’s decision was welcomed by many fans. Jakub Kwieciński and Dawid Mycek, a prominent gay couple, said that “one of us was fired a few years ago from this regime, national TV what we believe – for being gay”. “As much we would like to see you in Poland, we are extremally proud and happy that you refused to perform in this full of hate to LGBT national TV. Thank you for your support!”
via notesfrompoland: Melanie C cancels Polish state TV concert over “issues that do not align with the communities I support”
