Singer Neil Young has scrapped a concert in Los Angeles - to respect the members of a planned union picket.

The 62-year-old was scheduled to perform on Thursday at the city's The Forum venue.

But staff at the indoor arena are on strike due to a contract dispute with the venue's owner, Faithful Central Bible Church.

And the singer - who is an honorary lifetime member of the workers' union, the International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) - is axing his gig rather than having to cross the picket line.

In a statement Young says, "I am extremely disappointed to have to choose between satisfying my fans or backing my brothers and sisters of the IATSE."

The show will be rescheduled for a date in 2009 and ticket holders can get refunds at the point of purchase.

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)