York Minster congregation outraged over ‘deeply inappropriate’ concert Gig at cathedral by metal band Plague of Angels would be ‘outright insult’ to faith, said parishioners who plan to protest.
York Minster said the event – for which tickets cost up to £20 a head – would “cater to those with different musical tastes and showcase the magnificence of the organ that has played a central role in worship at York Minster for over 1000 years”.
They said they would be “amongst many that intend to protest” should the concert go ahead, and added: “It is my hope that the spiritual and moral failures that have led to this decision are recognised, that the event subsequently gets cancelled, and that future events align with the dignity and sacred purpose of York Minster.”.
“This is not merely an issue of taste – this is a question of fundamental ethics and respect,” one member of the York Minster congregation told the Guardian, describing the proposed concert as “an outright insult to the faith it represents”.
York Minster, which has running costs of nearly £4m a year, said the Plague of Angels concert had been signed off by its senior executive team.
