Sydney metalcore band Polaris has publicly condemned their fans who were spotted “spitting on drag queens” in public safe spaces, calling them “disgusting creatures.” The event happened near Enmore Theatre last night, and Polaris has said these people are “not welcome” to future shows.
The social media messages come after local queer musician Brendan Maclean tweeted the band informing them of their fan’s conduct at a nearby bar.
“I watched them walk out of the venue where I work, with Polaris merch on, walk into the venue next door and spit on my friends,” Maclean wrote.
In an earlier tweet, Maclean had said: “Not your fault but thought you outta (sic) know … So upsetting, a lot of really shaken young queer people.”
Check out the tweet below where Brendan Maclean mentions the incident explicitly.
https://twitter.com/macleanbrendan/status/1233530822713659396?s=20
Brendan Maclean is an amazing local performer with a dedicated fanbase.
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In no time at all, Polaris posted their reaction to Maclean’s tweet, and called out the absolutely “abhorrent” behaviour by members of their own audience earlier in the night.
“To anyone who behaves like this: Do not come to our shows. Do not wear our merch,” the band said.
“You are not welcome where we play and we don’t want you in our community.”
“If you can’t treat people who are different to yourself with love and respect then sit yourself down and rethink yourself.”
Check out Polaris posting a photo with their crowd below.
Have a look at Polaris and their reaction tweets to the news that their fans have been disrespecting others in safe spaces.
This is abhorrent. To anyone who behaves like this: Do not come to our shows. Do not wear our merch. You are not welcome where we play and we don’t want you in our community. If you can’t treat people who are different to yourself with love and respect – (1/) https://t.co/TzzHJiDVLU
— P O L A R I S (@PolarisAus) February 28, 2020
(2/) – then sit yourself down and rethink yourself. On Mardi Gras weekend of all times, this is incredibly disappointing. We have nothing but love for the queer community and we know (or at least hope) that the majority of our fans stand with us. This does not represent us.
— P O L A R I S (@PolarisAus) February 28, 2020
The band went on to say the incident was “incredibly disappointing”, especially having occurred on Mardi Gras weekend.
“We have nothing but love for the queer community and we know (or at least hope) that the majority of our fans stand with us,” Polaris said.
“This does not represent us.”
Watch the video for ‘Landmine’ by Polaris below.
