'It was an easy decision': Sask. musicians cancel shows to protest Bombargo performance

Trigger warning for those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone affected by it.  

Several Saskatoon musicians have pulled out of performances at the Coors Event Centre after they discovered the band Bombargo will be playing there next month. Bombargo has been at the centre of controversy since March, when a Saskatoon woman alleged a 2016 video shoot involving members of the band was a "predatory" and "demeaning" environment. At least five singers and bands say they have cancelled shows scheduled for this month at the Coors Event Centre because Bombargo will be performing there on Oct. 8. The venue announced tickets were available for the Bombargo show in social media posts on Wednesday, resulting in dozens of critical comments. Bombargo accused Tiara Jackle of defamation and launched a civil suit against her for nearly $800,000 after Jackle said that she and two other women — including a minor — experienced inappropriate, unprofessional and sexualized behaviour from Bombargo members Nathan Thoen and Anthony Thoen, as well as other people involved in the 2016 shoot.  Jackle also alleged the minor was subjected to filming takes for a scene involving a naked man.