Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas‘ Future Now tour kicks off on Saturday, June 24, but they’re making a few changes to their tour stops. This summer, they won’t be visiting North Carolina in protest of House Bill 2—now coined the “bathroom bill”—which prohibits transgender individuals from using public bathrooms designated for anything other than the biological sex listed on their birth certificate.Â
The controversial bill has led many to protest and deem it unconstitutional (and rightly so). Plenty of musicians have canceled shows in the state because of this law.
Likewise, Demi and Nick have chosen to protest this unjust law by canceling their stops in Raleigh and Charlotte. In a statement posted online, the two musicians explained the reasoning behind their decision. “One of our goals for the tour has always been to create an atmosphere where every single attendee feels equal, included, and accepted for they are,” they said.
While this news might be upsetting for fans, we think that Demi and Nick have a valid reason for canceling. “We know the cancelation of these shows is disappointing to our fans, but we trust that you will stand united with us against this hateful law,” their statement read.Â
Kudos to Demi and Nick for always standing firm in their beliefs, and taking action to support the LGBTQ+ community!Â