In June, Matty Healy (34) and his band The 1975 played in Norway during Piknik i Parken, to a good atmosphere from the spectators present.
However, the atmosphere was not as good when Healy and the band played at the “Good Vibes Festival” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, just over a month later. From the stage, the 34-year-old decided to hold a tirade about queer rights in the country – which are virtually non-existent.
– Angry and sorry
After speaking out about the laws, Healy kissed bassist Ross MacDonald, 34, in protest – resulting in the band being told to end the gig and leave the country – never to return.
Being sued
Earlier this week, The 1975 was according to BBC threatened with a lawsuit from the organizer – and now the band is being sued.
It writes Sky News.
Future Sound Asia (FSA) accuses the band of breaching the contract, claiming that Healy and his bandmates had promised in writing before the concert that the performance was in line with local laws.
“The 1975” were banned from Kuala Lumpur after their performance at the “Good Vibes Festival” in Malaysia. Reporter: Christian Fjermeros. Video: Tiktok Show more
According to the news agency PA, Future Sound Asia is demanding in excess of two million pounds, which corresponds to around NOK 26.4 million, writes Sky News.
The company’s legal adviser David Mathew has also made a statement:
– Their actions have had consequences for local artists and small businesses, who relied on the festival for creative opportunities and their livelihood, he says.
Opens up: – Mild psychotic state
So not the point
Vocalist Matty Healy did not hold back when he decided to take the fight against gay rights from the stage in Malaysia. In a long speech he railed against the laws of the country.
– I made a mistake when we booked the show. I didn’t look into it. I don’t quite see the point in inviting The 1975 to a country, then deciding who we can have sex with, Healy (34) told the audience according to People.
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– And I’m sorry if it offends you and you’re religious, but your authorities … I don’t care anymore, he said.
Healy was met with mixed reactions from the public along the way.
2023-08-12 09:07:21
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