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Rod Stewart Turns Down Saudi Arabia Gig “To Shine A Light On The Injustices There”

Rod Stewart says that he turned down an offer to play a show in Saudi Arabia. “I’m grateful that I have a choice whether or not to perform in Saudi Arabia,” a statement from Stewart reads. “So many citizens there have extremely limited choices – women, the LGBTQ community, the press. I’d like my choice not to go … to shine a light on the injustices there and ignite positive change.”

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05:44 on October 13 2023

Rod Stewart Turns Down Saudi Arabia Gig “To Shine A Light On The Injustices There”

Stereogum — Rod Stewart says that he turned down an offer to play a show in Saudi Arabia. “I’m grateful that I have a choice whether or not to perform in Saudi Arabia,” a st... more info

Rod Stewart

05:49 on October 13 2023

Rod Stewart Says He Declined to Perform in Saudi Arabia Due to Country’s “Injustices”

Consequence Of Sound — The singer turned down what may have been the highest-paying gig of his career in support of marginalized communities. Rod Stewart Says He Declined to Perform in Saudi A... more info

Rod Stewart