Australian musician says he was detained at the U.S.-Canada border, partner apologizes for ‘misinterpreted’ political post

Keli Holiday, also known as Adam Hyde, performed in Toronto and other North American cities in May 2026. (@KeliHoliday / Instagram)

An Australian musician says he was detained and refused re-entry into the United States after playing a show in Toronto, forcing him to cancel the final gig of his first North American tour, according to reports.

Adam Hyde had performed a show as “Keli Holiday” at The Dance Cave in Toronto on May 6. He then reportedly posted about his ordeal at the Canada-U.S. border on Thursday as he tried to travel to Brooklyn for the final show of his North American tour.

“Unfortunately I’m not going to make it to tonight’s show at Baby’s All Right in NYC,” Holiday wrote on social media, as reported by outlets including Rolling Stone Australia. The post was no longer available on Tuesday.

“I have spent all day detained at the Canadian border and denied entry back into the U.S. despite having the proper visa documentation in place.”

He didn’t state the reason behind the ban. He had previously been allowed to the U.S. for shows in early May.

His girlfriend posted an apology on Instagram days later, reportedly believing her post from more than a year ago was “misinterpreted” as a call to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump.

In an Instagram post on Monday, Abbie Chatfield, a Sydney media personality, apologized about her old post which she called a “(very bad) joke.”

She said the joke was aimed at the violence of incels and commentary about Luigi Mangione being admired after he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024.

Chatfield also wrote that she believes the joke was “now being exaggerated and words have been put [in] my mouth.”

“Regardless, I’m truly sorry for anyone this hurt, and want to make it clear this was not a serious call to action,” Chatfield said, adding that Hyde had not seen the controversial post.

“I honestly want to apologise to all of you, including and particularly those who disagree with my political stances,” she added.

Hyde of Canberra launched Keli Holiday, described as an indie-electronic solo project. He is best known for his electronic music band Peking Duk.