Organizer of Malaysian music festival seeking $2.7 million in losses from The 1975, after its lead singer's on-stage protest of the country's anti-gay laws prompted authorities to shut down the festival.
FILE - Matty Healy of the 1975 performs at the Reading Music Festival, England, on Aug. 28, 2022. The organizer of a Malaysian music festival is seeking 12.3 million ringgit in losses from British band The 1975, after its lead singer's on-stage protest of the country's anti-gay laws prompted authorities to shut down the festival, the company's lawyer said Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. The organizer of a Malaysian music festival is seeking 12.
During the July 21 performance, Matty Healy used profanities in his speech criticizing the Malaysian government’s stance against homosexuality, before kissing bassist Ross MacDonald during the opening show at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur. Footage of the performance was posted on social media and sparked backlash in the predominantly Muslim country.The government slammed Healy's conduct, blacklist the band from the country and cut short the three-day festival.
"Unfortunately, the assurance was ignored," Mathew said Friday in a written statement to The Associated Press. “Their actions have had repercussions on local artists and small businesses, who relied on the festival for creative opportunities and their livelihoods.”
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