- The 1975 may have faced a ban in Malaysia due to a kiss between bandmates that violated anti-gay laws.
- Prior to the kiss, lead singer Matty Healy criticized the government for their restrictions on LGBTQ+ communities.
- The band’s performance was cut short after the kiss, ending before their scheduled hour was over.
The 1975 likely faced a ban in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after lead singer Matty Healy kissed bandmate Ross MacDonald during a protest against discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community in Malaysia.
The incident occurred at the Good Vibes Festival held at Kuala Lumpur’s Sepang International Circuit, a three-day festival featuring various artists.
While The 1975 headlined Friday’s performance, the weekend lineup included other major artists like Daniel Caesar, The Strokes, The Kid Laroi, and Ty Dolla $ign.
Prior to the kiss, Healy passionately spoke out against the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies, criticizing the government for dictating whom they can engage in sexual relationships with.
Following the kiss, videos of the moment were uploaded to Twitter.
After a brief interlude, Healy announced, “Okay, we have to go, we just got banned from Kuala Lumpur,” before exiting the stage.
This isn’t Healy’s first controversial act, as he has been involved in previous onstage stunts and moments of controversy.
Concertgoers described the event as “wild” and Healy as “erratic,” with mixed reactions from the audience.
Malaysia continues to enforce strict restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights, including supporting conversion therapy and criminalizing homosexuality.
The Good Vibes Festival organizers released a statement expressing regret over the shortened performance due to non-compliance with local performance guidelines.
The Malaysian Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil, expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation on Twitter and promised a full report.
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