Vans Warped Tour‘s Kevin Lyman has released an official statement after a video surfaced online of a band on Warped Tour this year verbally abusing a fan in the crowd at the festival while they were on stage during their performance in which Lyman already responded to via his Twitter with “It was a very unfortunate incident and the tour does not condone this at all, they will no longer be on the tour.” He recently released a full statement on the topic below. Check it out.
Video in mention is:
I didn’t think this was still allowed at @VansWarpedTour pic.twitter.com/VcVsZl93aH
— Netflix Origanal (@thechubbywubby) June 26, 2017
You can read his full statement below.
“Dear Music Community,
I thought it was time to put the facts out since I have watched false information floating around. A video has been circulating of a confrontation between Leonard from the Dickies and a Fan.
Fact- it was not a Fan, but a member of the touring party.
The member of the touring party was standing next to the PA with a sign protesting some of the things they found offensive about the bands jokes, and props on stage. During one of the last songs they went towards the barricade and directed the sign at the band.
After a verbal barrage from Leonard, the member of the touring party threw the sign at Leonard, and left the area. I do not condone verbal or physical violence, whatsoever.
The Dickies, last day of the tour was that Sunday, which had always been scheduled.
These are the facts of what took place and this is why I ask anyone who has an issue with anyone else on tour, to come sit under my tent with me and express their views diplomatically. On this years tour we have many people who may not agree with each other, but as humans we should be able to express our points of view in a civil manner.
If we have any hope to progress as a society, communication will be key in moving forward.
Regards,
Kevin Lyman”
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