A Regina venue has cancelled an upcoming performance due to the name of the band.

Black Pussy was scheduled to perform at the Exchange on Sept. 18.

It's not the first time the band has faced a cancelation due to its name. Lead singer and songwriter Dustin Hill said in most cases, other venues have come forward to welcome Black Pussy to perform.

"Actually, in Calgary, eight promoters came together to prove a point that art should be a place of expression."

Hill said he came up with the band's name after writing a few songs, and wanting an umbrella to bring those songs together.

He told CBC News he has difficulty seeing why the name is so offensive.

"I think it's ridiculous. It's two words … the words are ambiguous when they're put together. And if you know how to use a dictionary, you will see that the word black does not refer to a person whatsoever. And the word pussy refers to multiple meanings."

In a post on Facebook, the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange said while it welcomes artists who provoke thought and challenge audiences, those values are superseded in this case by the band's name.

Many people commenting on the post criticized the venue, saying the Exchange was censoring freedom of speech.

Hill said while the band's promoter is actively working on filling the date on their tour, they're optimistic they'll be able to find another venue in Regina for that day.

"I cannot find why this would be upsetting to anyone at all because it's art. But I guess art maybe is upsetting to people."