Carterton's St Mark's Church has stepped in to hold Anika Moa's Wairarapa concert after members of Masterton's Lighthouse Church were uncomfortable with hosting the singer because of her sexuality.
Concert promoter Mark Rogers said it was clear after booking the gig that some members of the church were against her playing there.
"I don't think it was down to their taste in music," Mr Rogers said.
Mr Rogers said they had not been forced out but he decided to switch venues as it was "just not right".
"There's just no way on earth I'm going to put one of our shows on in a place that feels that way," he said.