Music Connects Us. Democracy Protects Us.
“Arts institutions are one area that should be immune from our corrosive political structure." — Adam Weiner, Low Cut Connie
Culture Lab’s Partnership with Low Cut Connie
Music brings us together. When we sing in unison, dance in community, and turn up with friends, we push back against hate.
Culture Lab is proud to partner with Low Cut Connie for their 2025 headline tour to support fan safety and venue engagement in defense of democracy.
Follow along and support pro-democracy groups – locally and nationally.
Taking a Stand for Democracy
“Our little rock n roll act stands for diversity, inclusion, and truth telling. Upon learning that this institution that has run non-partisan for 54 years is now chaired by President Trump himself and his regime, I decided I will not perform there.”
— Adam Weiner,
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ow Cut Connie
Read the full statement on canceling his concert at The Kennedy Center in February, 2025:
Listen: Smoke & Mirrors
The Smoke & Mirrors album, from Western States Center Culture Lab, features a lineup of hip hop artists from Alabama, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Oregon, and Washington, D.C.
This album sounds the alarm about the rise of anti-democracy movements and authoritarianism, elevating the stakes to a broader audience while inspiring listeners to vote for inclusive democracy and take action.
Learn: Show Up for Democracy
Democracy lives in our shows: in community care, shared space, and mutual respect. It also lives in every part of our day-to-day lives—from our schools to Pride. Check out more resources below for ways you can show up for democracy.
Are you a teacher and need resources for your school? Download the Confronting White Nationalism in Schools Toolkit.
Are you hosting or attending Pride this year?
Download The Protecting Pride Guide.
Are you looking to raise your voice against white nationalism? Download Speaking Out Against Bigoted, Dehumanizing Rhetoric.
Take Action Every Day
Three ways to make showing up for democracy practical, joyful, and real.
Save your local, state, and federal representative phone numbers to your contacts. Call and let them know about the issues that matter to you, and thank them when they stand up for democracy.
Find a local organization or mutual aid group to volunteer with and get to know your community.
Check in on and show care for the people around you —whether you’re working, moshing, or chatting online.
Calling All Venues & Artists for Democracy!
Culture and music are where belonging takes root. Cultural strategy isn’t an add-on to democracy—it’s central to how people defend it and bring it to life.
Culture Lab is working with Low Cut Connie and the venues on his tour to engage fans and communities in defense of democracy.
Interested in a partnership with Culture Lab?
Download the Safeguarding Arts & Culture Spaces Toolkit
Interested in Safeguarding Arts & Culture Spaces? Download the Pro-Democracy Guide for Idaho Venues to protect the right to gather, celebrate, and express ourselves freely.
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