Australia has informed Chris Brown that it plans to deny the singer’s request for entry to perform there for his One Hell of a Nite tour because of his 2009 assault case with pop singer and former girlfriend, Rihanna.
Over the weekend, Brown was issued with a “notice of intention to consider refusal” and told he has 28 days to appeal the denial and explain why he should not be denied entry. The notice was given to Brown just one day before tickets to his show were to go on sale.
Domestic violence activist group GetUp supports a ban on Brown’s performance, saying the timing is all wrong for someone with Brown’s past to perform there.
“Australia is at a crisis point with men’s violence against women,” says GetUp campaigner Sally Rugg.
Brown’s management insists that no final decisions have been made in the matter saying via statement:
“Contrary to media reports, Chris Brown’s request to enter Australia on tour has not been denied. This request is currently being considered by the office of the Immigration Minister. We respect their right to review this request and have faith that a decision will be made with the full consideration of his continued personal growth, ongoing philanthropic endeavors and desire to performs for his fans.”
For all the hoopla regarding the situation, Brown doesn’t seem too worried. He recently responded to a fan’s inquiry on the matter via his Instagram page and said the show will definitely go on as planned.
“Don’t listen to the bulls—. I’m coming,” Brown replied to the fan. “It’s media and all bulls—. We gone [sic] party.”
