On June 12, 2016, Orlando—and the entire world—was shocked after a mass shooting at the Pulse night club in Florida. Perpetrated by Omar Mateen, who claimed allegiance to ISIL/ISIS (though as of the time of this blog no affiliation has been confirmed by the terror group), killed 49 people and injured 53.
The tragedy has sparked an outpouring of support on social media, from both celebrities and the general populace alike.
Two celebrities who have come forward in support of the victims and their families are Paul McCartney and Demi Lovato. McCartney donned a rainbow flag at his June 14 performance in Berlin, tweeting, “We stand together with Orlando.” A simple, yet powerful message that conveys love instead of fear.
Demi Lovato posted to the Twitterverse as well, saying, “There are no words for how upset I’ve been since Orlando. I cry for the victims, ache for the families, and have immense admiration for the LGBTQ community and their resolve in absorbing this horror and united with strength and fearlessness. Stay strong. We stand with you.” Her message was concluded with a rainbow of heart emoji.
Lovato, along with touring musician Nick Jonas, has elected not to perform in North Carolina so long as the state upholds its anti-trans bathroom bill. To see those with fame and the attention of many striving to build unity among their fan base is heartening, especially in the wake of tragedies such as the Pulse shooting in Orlando.
Lovato and Jonas aren’t the first artists to skip or cancel shows in North Carolina due to this piece of legislation. While fans may support artists for standing by their own code of conduct, they may also feel frustrated that the show is cancelled, particularly if they already hold tickets. With CapitalCityTickets.com, purchases are guaranteed, which means refunds are available for cancelled events.
We here at CapitalCityTickets.com abhor violence, especially relating to terror and hate crimes. Whether musicians are reaching out with messages of empathy and solidarity, or showing support for equality in other ways, we stand by the fans—and that means you. That’s why we have a 200% satisfaction guarantee. Enjoy music, and stay safe.