SIM Global Education school cancels bisexual singer's performance over his sexuality

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Pop singer-songwriter Leon Markcus said he received a message from an organiser that the school management did not approve of his LGBT activism.

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SINGAPORE — A local bisexual singer was dropped from a concert at SIM Global Education by the school over concerns about his sexuality.

“A Night To Shine” is billed as a student talent showcase with guest performers including Ralph Alvern, Hearken, HTL and Words Within. A member of the student council told Leon on 10 September that the school management disapproved of the queerness of his songs and attire. The student council suggested that Leon change his performance such that “attire, song content, and whatever is being delivered shall not be suggestive or provocative in any sense, as well as not promoting the LGBT community”.

Schools here have cancelled talks by LGBT speakers over sensitivity surrounding homosexuality. In July this year, gay local radio DJ Joshua Simon withdrew from a TEDx talk at Singapore Polytechnic after being asked to censor his speech for gay-related content. Last year, gay activist Rachel Yeo was barred from giving a TEDx talk at the Catholic school, Saint Joseph’s Institution.

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