Sir Elton John may not perform at the Plymouth Jazz festival in Tobago over church leader's fears that he will 'turn' locals gay.

Archdeacon of Trinidad and Tobago Philip Isaac yesterday expressed fears that: "His visit to the island can open the country to be tempted towards pursuing his lifestyle" according to the Jamaica Gleaner.

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Anthony Marahaj, the festival organiser, insists that the singer and anti-AIDS activist will perform regardless of planned church protests. Marahaj has spoken in support of the singer, according to The Independent , saying: "We should be honoured to have him. This is a man who was knighted by the queen, and who was highly complimented by archbishop Desmond Tutu."

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Alan Wardle, a Stonewall spokesman, told The Independent : "Most people in Tobago would be glad to see a singer like Elton perform. But I think his days as a 'tempter' are long behind him."

Trinidad and Tobago's immigration law states that self-confessed prostitutes and homosexuals are barred from entering the island. Up until now it is believed that no-one has been turned away for these reasons. There is also no law criminalizing sexuality once on the island.