Melbourne-based singer and songwriter, Hayley Mary, has spoken out after being “cancelled” for wearing a ‘Make America Great Again’ hat and speaking about Labor’s proposed misinformation bill on a social media post.

The lead singer of the band ‘The Jezabels’ told Tom Elliott she’s been cancelled by friends, band and crew members, with even some family members going silent since her Instagram post.

“I personally think that this topic is just more important to me than my career,” Ms Mary said on 3AW Mornings.

Press PLAY hear her explain why she posted to social media + her strong stance on freedom of speech

“I sort of brought it upon myself, but I did it on purpose,” she said.

The singer also stated how the music industry is very critical of musicians enacting their freedom of speech on social media.

“That’s exactly the kind of thing you cannot do, or you will be cancelled,” she said.

To view her Instagram post, click here.

Images: Hayley Mary/Instagram – Mark Metcalfe/Getty