Singers and other music artists have been banned from different countries due to very different reasons. Their stage performances to public opinion have led to the end of the artist’s appearance in some countries. Matty Healy of the band The 1975 is also facing similar troubles as he kissed a male bandmate while on stage in Malaysia.
The British musicians’ actions have led to the whole music festival getting canceled in Malaysia. This has angered many of his fans. This is not the first time that the singer has sparked controversy. Here’s more about what happened and how the netizens are seeing the incident.
Matty Healy Kisses A Male Bandmate On Stage In Malaysia
It was at the Good Vibes Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur on July 21, 2023, that Matty Healy kissed his bandmate Ross MacDonald on stage. The action of indicative of slamming the anti-LGBTQ laws of the country. In Malaysia, homosexual activities are punishable by fines and up to 20 years in prison. “I do not see the point of inviting The 1975 to a country and then telling us who we can have sex with,” The 1975 frontman shared after the incident. Though he wanted to cancel the show, it was decided against as the fans would be disappointed.
“We deeply regret to announce that the remaining schedule of the Good Vibes Festival 2023, planned for today and tomorrow has been canceled following the controversial conduct and remarks made by UK artist Matty Healy from the band The 1975,” the Good Vibes Festival shared that the festival was completely canceled. Fans seem to have a divided opinion on what Healy did. Many criticize it be just “performative”. While others are concerned that this would make it for other artists to perform in Malaysia.
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Matty Healy Controversies
This is not the first time that Matty Healy is causing controversy. Earlier this year, he had gestured a Nazi salute on stage. This happened while he sang the song Love It If We Made It which was critical of Kanye West. Back in 2019, the English singer also kissed a man while performing in Dubai. The act was also defensive of the country’s anti-LGBT laws.
Following the cancellation of the music festival in Malaysia, the pop-rock band has called off its performances in Taiwan and Indonesia. The concerts were to happen on July 23 and 25. Matty Healy says that the band has been banned from Malaysia.
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