Hayley Williams Welcomes Everyone Except Racist and Anti-Trans Fans on Her Tour
Hayley Williams Sets Clear Inclusivity Standards for Upcoming Tour
Singer-songwriter Hayley Williams has established a firm stance regarding her upcoming 2026 solo tour, which aims to provide an inclusive environment for all attendees. Following a surge in demand that led to an expanded schedule, the Paramore frontwoman emphasized that anyone with discriminatory views will not find a welcoming space at her shows.
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In a recent interview with Clash, Williams expressed her desire for the tour to be a space where every attendee feels invited. However, she underscored that this vision demands a decisive rejection of discriminatory beliefs.
“I don’t want racists around, and I don’t want sexist people around, and I don’t want people there who think that trans people are a burden,” she stated. “I think that’s a hard line for me now.”
Williams emphasized that she hopes attendees with exclusionary beliefs will realize the inclusive nature of the event. “All are welcome if you believe all should be welcome… If you don’t believe that, you’re not welcome,” she added.
Her tour, supporting her latest solo album, *Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party*, is set to kick off on March 28 in Atlanta. It will include stops in cities such as Toronto, Boston, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, before heading to the UK and Europe in June.
Williams has consistently utilized her platform to advocate for equality, especially in her home state of Tennessee. Last year, after declining an official state honor, she criticized the Republican leadership in the state for what she deemed “blatant racism” and encouraged younger generations to prioritize equality in their voting decisions.
The artist has also addressed the sexism she has encountered throughout her career. In 2022, she revealed her avoidance of playing guitar on stage due to fears of negative commentary. More recently, in 2023, she spoke out against online backlash for postponing Paramore shows due to illness, calling out “internet bros” and asserting that such behavior does not represent most rock bands.
