Cyndi Lauper To Play North Carolina Gig As More Acts Cancel Over Anti-LGBT Laws

Just days after veteran US rocker Bruce Springsteen cancelled his North Carolina show to oppose the new controversial Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, which prohibits transgender people from using public bathrooms that correspond to their gender identity, fellow singer Cyndi Lauper has confirmed her June show will go ahead with all profits going towards getting the law overturned. 

After Springsteen said the law, also know as the "bathroom law" or "HB2", is an attempt by "people who cannot stand the progress our country has made in recognizing the human rights of all our citizens", Lauper wrote on her Facebook page that the best way to fight the legislation is to make noise. 

"...The best way I know how to make a difference is what I have strived to do my whole life and that is show up for my family, friends, and fans in the LGBT community," Lauper's statement reads.

"So, for that reason I think the best way I can do my part is to turn my show in Raleigh on June 4th into an entire day to build public support to repeal HB2."

The songwriter's manager and agent will also donate their commissions to Equality North Carolina — an organisation protesting HB2.

"I look forward to coming to North Carolina and standing up for equality and fairness," the statement continues.

"If we truly want an inclusive society, we all have to include ourselves in the effort to make that happen. This is the best way I know how to include myself and urge you to join me in the best way you know how."

The news comes just hours after former The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr called off his North Carolina show, also set to take place in June, for similar reasons as Springsteen. 

"I'm sorry to disappoint my fans in the area, but we need to take a stand against this hatred. Spread peace and love," Starr said in a statement posted to Facebook. 

"How sad that they feel that this group of people cannot be defended."