Singer Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performs onstage during the 3rd Annual VH1 Rock Honors. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Pearl Jam has canceled their upcoming concert in Raleigh in opposition to House Bill 2.

The show was scheduled for Wednesday at PNC Arena.

Pearl Jam released the following statement on Monday afternoon:

“It is with deep consideration and much regret that we must cancel the Raleigh show in North Carolina on April 20th. “This will be upsetting to those who have tickets and you can be assured that we are equally frustrated by the situation. “The HB2 law that was recently passed is a despicable piece of legislation that encourages discrimination against an entire group of American citizens. The practical implications are expansive and its negative impact upon basic human rights is profound. We want America to be a place where no one can be turned away from a business because of who they love or fired from their job for who they are. “It is for this reason that we must take a stand against prejudice, along with other artists and businesses, and join those in North Carolina who are working to oppose HB2 and repair what is currently unacceptable. “We have communicated with local groups and will be providing them with funds to help facilitate progress on this issue. “In the meantime we will be watching with hope and waiting in line for a time when we can return. “Perhaps even celebrate.”

Ticket refunds will be provided at the point of purchase.

It's with deep consideration & much regret that we must cancel the Raleigh, NC show on 4/20: https://t.co/Z7I65UJmhP pic.twitter.com/P89wysiNFe — Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) April 18, 2016

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