A sign reading “Acknowledgment of Country” at Sir Paul McCartney’s concert in Sydney over the weekend has divided several fans of the Beatles singer.
The sign was shown on two large screens during McCartney’s performances at Allianz Stadium on Friday and Saturday evenings.
It said: “We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation and all family groups associated with this land as the traditional custodians of the land upon which we gather and perform today.”
“We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live here today.”
Concert-goer Kobie Thatcher expressed anger over the sign on
An “Acknowledgment of Country” sign at Sir Paul McCartney’s concert in Sydney over the weekend has divided several fans of the Beatles singer
Her post was met with mixed opinions, with many criticizing her for her “racist” remark.
“Oh for heaven’s sake get over it he flew the pride flag too, I guess your panties are upset about that too!” one user commented.
“You and other racists could move to Texas if that would be better for you,” another added.
One said: “You were at a Paul McCartney concert and complaining about the respectful treatment of POC?” The Beatles refused to perform at segregated concerts in the US. Peace and love are what you take to your concerts, not division and hate.”
The sign was shown on two large screens during McCartney’s performance at Allianz Stadium on Friday and Saturday evening
Concert-goer Kobie Thatcher expressed anger over the sign on
“You conservatives are always so easily deceived, aren’t you,” one wrote.
Others criticized Thatcher for her vocal support of the No campaign during the Voice to Parliament referendum.
“So you were one of those people who say, ‘If you don’t know, vote no.’ And now you don’t know what you voted no for,” one person commented.
Her post was met with mixed opinions, with many criticizing her for her “racist” remark
“No, I knew it. That’s why I voted no,” she replied.
However, others fully supported Thatcher and agreed with her statement.
“I thought this ‘welcome to the country’ crap would end after we ALL voted no!” someone said.
“So sick and annoying. Also disgusting,” another added.
For his nostalgic show, which included Beatles tunes like Can’t Buy Me Love, Got To Get You Into My Life and Love Me Do, McCartney played a classic Hofner bass that he made famous during his time with the Fab Four
For his nostalgic show, which included Beatles tunes such as Can’t Buy Me Love, Got To Get You Into My Life and Love Me Do, McCartney played a classic Hofner bass that he made famous during his time with the Fab Four.
During the show, McCartney treated fans to some of his most famous songs from all parts of his career, including hits he wrote with his band Wings.
Fans heard the 1973 hit single “Jet,” which he recorded with his band Wings, the group he formed after the Beatles’ breakup in 1970, as well as other well-known tunes like “Something” and “Band on the Run.”
The superstar treated fans to some of his most famous songs from all parts of his career during the show, including hits he wrote with his band Wings
During the nearly three-hour show, he performed 39 songs, including “Get Back,” “Birthday” and “Carry That Weight.”
The Beatles superstar last performed in Australia in 2017.
Last year, the famous singer-songwriter wowed audiences in the US and UK with his 50-date Got Back tour, which included a marathon throwback show of his classic songs.
The “Greatest Hits” concerts reportedly grossed a whopping $100 million.
McCartney performed 39 songs during the nearly three-hour concert, including “Get Back,” “Birthday” and “Carry That Weight.”