Steps reject Dubai concert over sexuality clause and hit back against 'oppression'
Noughties favourite Steps have turned down the opportunity to perform at a concert in Dubai over discrepancies surrounding laws on sexuality.
Speaking at Chippenham Pride in Wiltshire, the 47-year-old popstar - who himself is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, having 'come out' as gay in 2007 - claimed to be at a point in his life where morals were more important to him than a "pot of gold gig". 'H' admitted he was left "emotional" by the predicament, and claimed he should have had "the guts" to speak up sooner.
"And in the contract it said 'no mention of sexuality' and that really jarred with me. I'm at a point in my life now where my morals and what I strive for is more important that that pot of gold gig was in Dubai."The singer added he thoughts that his fans should be able to live their authentic selves, confessing the experience "felt like a little win".
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