Hozier has made a passionate plea to young Irish voters to vote yes in the upcoming marriage equality referendum.
The crooner filmed the video as part of the Straight Up For Equality’s DO SOMETHING campaign which encourages young people to turn online support into a yes vote on May 22.
“I firmly believe that the upcoming referendum is not simply a gay rights issue, or a civil rights issue, but one of basic human rights,” he said.
Referendum: Hozier is encouraging young people to vote yes
“And I think it’s one that reflects on all of us, and it’s an issue that deserves everyone’s involvement.”
“It’s imperative that the straight community shows support for the LGBT community on this issue and makes a clear statement that we value the equal treatment of people on our shores.
“I also feel it’s time for our generation to stand up and take into our own hands the future of our nation and its equals.”
The Take Me To Church star slammed anti-marriage equality campaigners for promoting “fear-mongering”.
“To anyone who is tired of the sophistry, fear-mongering, or the outright deception of those who under the guise of ‘traditional family values’ promote an irrational aversion to same sex marriage or relationships, I encourage you to vote.”
