Miley Cyrus has defended the raunchy aspects of her upcoming New Zealand concert. Photo/Getty
Miley Cyrus has defended the raunchy aspects of her upcoming New Zealand concert. Photo/Getty
The Dominican Republic government commission that oversees public performances is banning a September 13 concert by Miley Cyrus on morality grounds.
That's less than a month before Cyrus is due in New Zealand on her Bangerz world tour, at Vector Arena on October 8.
The commission said in a statementthat it took the action because Cyrus often "undertakes acts that go against morals and customs, which are punishable by Dominican law".
Tickets ranging from US$27 to $370 for the concert in the capital have been on sale since July.
Critics have declared Cyrus' onstage antics, including twerking, crotch-grabbing and occasional drug references, as vulgar.
Her upcoming New Zealand show in October has been branded as "porn" by Family First spokesman Bob McCoskrie.
"Parents should save their money, protect their children and expose them to the far more positive messages of celebrating their achievements, their personality and their uniqueness," he said.
Cyrus has hit back at criticisms, saying her show is empowering for fans.
