Alaskan indie rockers, Portugal. The Man, have pulled out of their Sunrise appearance that was due this morning. The decision seems to be influenced by recent statements the morning show made about Indigenous Australians.
The band took to twitter to explain their actions:
“We were scheduled to appear on Sunrise tomorrow morning but we have decided, as a band, that we do not want to be part of that show at this time. We come from rural Alaska and hold very close to our hearts the indigenous people of our home.
While we are by no means experts in your countries history we know there are problems that, like ours, are yet to be resolved and only being amplified by the recent statements on Sunrise. Uncle Allen Madden will be welcoming us all to our show in Sydney tonight. Love and Respect”
The popular breakfast show was recently the centre of controversy due to a segment in which commentator Prue MacSween claimed that a reintroduction of the Stolen Generations should to be considered.
MacSween stated:
“Just like the first Stolen Generation where a lot of children were taken because it was for their wellbeing, we need to do it again, perhaps.”
You can still catch Portugal. The Man all May as a part of the Groovin the Moo festival.
