A picture posted by Sean Feucht on Twitter in 2021, showing his security detail. In some instances, security has included members of the Proud Boys. (Twitter/Sean Feucht)

By Austin Mattes

Permit Sparks Backlash

Battlefords Area Pride joins call to cancel controversial concert in Saskatoon

Aug 6, 2025 | 3:21 PM

Calls to cancel a controversial concert in Saskatoon are growing, as Battlefords Area Pride recently announced they are standing with Saskatoon Pride in opposing a scheduled performance by American far-right figure Sean Feucht.

Feucht, who is scheduled to perform at Diefenbaker Park on August 21 as part of his Revive in ’25 tour, has drawn criticism across Canada for spreading anti-2SLGBTQIA+, anti-abortion, and anti-critical race theory rhetoric. The 41-year-old MAGA-affiliated figure has had events cancelled or denied in at least six provinces, including Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Manitoba.

Battlefords Area Pride says allowing Feucht to use city-owned space for his event directly contradicts Saskatoon’s recent declaration as an 2SLGBTQIA+ safe city.

“The message to a community that already feels under attack is that it empowers people who have those hateful attitudes,” said Kelly Waters, Secretary of Battlefords Area Pride. “If they’re going to say they stand with the community they should not even be hesitating with this one.”

Both Pride organizations are particularly concerned with Feucht’s ties to the Proud Boys, a group listed as a terrorist entity in Canada, who have previously provided security at his events. They argue the concert could pose risks to marginalized communities and inflame existing tensions.

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Waters added that while protests are planned, including one this Friday at noon outside Saskatoon City Hall, the goal is for the city to act before then.

“They don’t have to protest if the city comes to their senses and just does the right thing. The issue is this being on public property because that means Saskatoon, in a way, is condoning it. I don’t understand where they’re not following suit with other cities across Canada,” she said.

In a statement on social media, the City of Saskatoon said it currently has no grounds to revoke the permit, citing protections under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The city emphasized that allowing an event does not mean it endorses the performer or his message.

“At this time, no public safety issues have been identified that would require the City to revoke the approval… The situation may change as we get closer to the event.”

However, Battlefords Area Pride says the city’s explanation rings hollow, especially after it passed a motion in March committing to make Saskatoon a safe and inclusive place for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents.

“It certainly looks like rainbow washing,” Waters said. “I’m just kind of scratching my head. It’s very concerning they’re allowing the permit to hold when they just recently claimed this to be a safe city for the queer community.”

Both Pride groups are urging the city to follow the lead of other municipalities and cancel the event permit before Feucht’s arrival later this month.

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