Update: January 07th, 2018 11:51 AM:

The man who claims to have worn the Trump jersey has identified himself via a Twitter exchange with Birch. That exchange can be found below:

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This is the guy. As you can see, a level headed speech followed by a level headed tweet lands me being called a loser, asshole, and libtard. This is why you’re not worth time. I won’t even bother blocking you, as you’re so determined to argue that you make new accounts. https://t.co/3GT25BksSd — Joel Birch (@JoelDTD) January 6, 2019



Meanwhile, Garrett Russell, frontman for Silent Planet who opened the show, also shared some details of the man in question’s alleged behavior at the show that night:

tonight a dude sporting a trump tee got pissed about our “heal us” shirt and start screaming in anger about us being “cucks” which kinda made my night. glad we brought those back

I think he got pissed about a rad speech that @JoelDTD gave on stage. so hey let’s rock. Thanks Vegas — Garrett Russell (@SilentGarrett) January 6, 2019

Original Story:

Joel Birch, vocalist of Australian outfit The Amity Affliction, has taken to Twitter to further explain his decision to call out an individual that was wearing a jersey that apparently showed support for current U.S. President Donald Trump. That incident took place during the band’s set at the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, NV last night, January 05th.

While there doesn’t appear to be footage of the callout, Birch hit up his Twitter after the show to elaborate on his actions:

What I said tonight was much more balanced than I could have been, and wanted to be. Just like I wouldn’t wear an atheist tee to church, I expect people to exercise a certain decorum when attending our shows. Music has forever been a safe haven for me, and I want our shows to be — Joel Birch (@JoelDTD) January 6, 2019 A safe haven for others. These shows are no different to church; we sing together, we pour our hearts out, we use it as an escape from the reality of our everyday lives, and it brings us together. Wearing a jersey that you KNOW will be divisive is exactly the opposite — Joel Birch (@JoelDTD) January 6, 2019 Of what I stand for as a person. I do not respect your “beliefs.” I do not feel like you have the right to make others uncomfortable by wearing a jersey that may as well be branded with a swastika. I will not remain silent if you come to our shows dressed like that. — Joel Birch (@JoelDTD) January 6, 2019 You can believe whatever you want to believe while you are outside the venue, but don’t you DARE bring your negative energy inside to intimidate and cause discomfort to others. I wish you didn’t like our band. I wish you hadn’t come to the show. I wish you could see the hurt — Joel Birch (@JoelDTD) January 6, 2019 You inflict on those around you from ethnic backgrounds, people of colour, Latinos, Hispanics, cholos, and open minded people who do not espouse your racist garbage. I love Amity fans, they give us this unique and beautiful opportunity to play music, but I WILL NOT stand for — Joel Birch (@JoelDTD) January 6, 2019 People jeopardizing the happiness of others, and ruining their experience at one of our shows. To put it simply, you are not welcome. — Joel Birch (@JoelDTD) January 6, 2019



The band are currently out on the below co-headlining tour with Senses Fail that also features Silent Planet and Belmont:

01/08 Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Live!

01/09 Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston

01/11 New Orleans, LA – Joy Theater

01/12 Orlando, FL – House of Blues Orlando

01/13 Tampa, FL – The Orpheum

01/15 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade

01/16 Charlotte NC – The Underground

01/18 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!

01/19 Worcester MA – The Palladium

01/20 Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall

01/22 New York, NY – PlayStation Theater

01/24 Montreal, QC – Club Soda

01/25 Toronto, ON – Phoenix Theatre

01/26 Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre

01/27 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland

01/29 St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall

01/30 Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall

02/01 Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall

02/02 Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex (Grand Room)

02/04 Seattle, WA – The Showbox

02/05 Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom

02/07 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades

02/08 Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst

02/09 Los Angeles, CA – The Regent

[via Altpress.com]