Irish singer Roisin Murphy has decided to make her concert venues a very specific kind of safe space, and the internet is handling it about as well as you would expect.
Murphy, best known for tracks like "Overpowered" and "Ramalama (Bang Bang)," took to X to declare that she does not want trans activists at her shows. As The American Tribune reported, the singer went full scorched earth, posting that transgender activism is negatively impacting gays and lesbians by "changing the historical record, denying sexual orientation, piggybacking on their rights movement, undermining public acceptance," and "dismantling the culture."
She also wrote that young people are "converting at childhood, therefore significantly decreasing the numbers and with that, altering the power dynamic irrevocably in the future." So basically she lit every possible match and then stood there holding the box.
The whole thing kicked off when Murphy responded to a user who shared a comment claiming, "A trans woman threw the first brick, a drag king threw the first punch. It was never about sexual orientation. From the trans community, you're welcome for pride." Murphy was not, in fact, feeling thankful.
When one fan tried the diplomacy route, telling her, "We LGBT+ people live together in harmony as a community. Don't let all this discussion overshadow your talent and your music," Murphy made it clear she was not interested in fence sitting. "I need to know my audience has my back. So my position must be clear; nothing in between will do," she replied.
Then came the line that really sent things into orbit: "I do not want trans-activists, aware or unaware of my stance, at my concerts, and neither do my fans. Other than that, all are welcome." That is one heck of an "other than that, Mrs. Lincoln" moment.
According to Breitbart News, Murphy also stated, "It's important to claim some territory on which an artist can safely stand."
When another fan pushed back, arguing that some lesbians of the past may have actually been trans men who "didn't know it yet," Murphy fired back: "They were blissfully unaware that they could have a double mastectomy and take medication that would make them grow a beard, put them into early menopause, and cause infertility. I have my own community, thanks."
One commenter helpfully suggested she take "a tour of Russia, where LGBT is officially banned as an extremist movement." Murphy did not book the trip.
In a follow up post, she wrote, "My heart breaks for lesbians. There were never large numbers of exclusively same-sex attracted women. Now they are being dismantled." She added that young girls are "transitioning before they get the chance to explore their sexuality, and men are demanding access to every space, intimate or otherwise."
This is not Murphy's first rodeo on this topic. Back in 2023 she called puberty blockers "desolate" and accused big pharma of "laughing all the way to the bank" while "little mixed-up kids" needed protection.
Say what you will about Murphy, but you cannot accuse her of being unclear about where she stands. Her next concert should have a fascinating vibe at the door.
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