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English band The 1975, and frontman Matty Healy, protested Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws during a festival performance, and the government subsequently shut the entire festival down as a result.

Matty Healy, protested Malaysia's anti-LGBTQ+ laws during a festival performance, and the government subsequently shut the entire festival down as a result.During their set at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, Healy kissed his fellow bandmate, Ross MacDonald, and delivered a fiery speech condemning the nation's homophobic legislation.«I do not see the f**king point of inviting The 1975 to a country and then telling us who we can have sex with,» Healy declared in a speech during the show. «Unfortunately, you don’t get a set of loads of uplifting songs because I’m f**king furious.»«And that’s not fair on you, because you’re not representative of your government,» Healy added, addressing the audience.

The 1975 have cancelled two tour dates in Asia after a Malaysian music festival was axed over pro-LGBT+ comments made by the band’s frontman Matty Healy.

Concertgoers in Malaysia have a lot of thoughts about Matty Healy right now!

According to Malaysian law, same-sex activity is illegal and carries a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment with whipping.Following the stunt, the frontman walked off the stage calling out, “alright, we gotta go. We just got banned from Kuala Lumpur, I’ll see you later.”The Good Vibes Festival released a statement shortly after announcing that Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital had canceled the three-day event due to the “controversial conduct and remarks” made by Healy.“We sincerely apologize to all our ticket holders, vendors, sponsors, and partners,” they added.

The 1975 has cancelled upcoming shows in Taiwan and Indonesia after being officially “blacklisted” from Malaysia after frontman Matty Healy openly defied the country’s draconian anti-LGBTQ laws while headlining a musical festival in Kuala Lumpur.

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy has been widely criticised by the Malaysian LGBTQ+ community for protesting the country’s stance on gay rights and kissing the band’s bassist Ross MacDonald on stage.The band were playing at Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur on Friday (July 21) when Healy decried the Malaysian government’s hardline stance against LGBTQ+ rights. Malaysian law criminalises sexual activity between people of the same sex, with its penal code criminalising “carnal intercourse against the order of nature” and acts of “gross indecency”.“I made a mistake.

Matty Healy, the 1975 frontman, went viral after making an appearance at the Good Vibes Festival in Malaysia. The singer took a moment from the band’s performance to protest the local anti-LGBTQ laws and kissed a male bandmate on stage.

The 1975 have announced the cancellation of shows in Jakarta, Indonesia and Taipei, Taiwan after having their headlining set at Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival cut short and being banned from the country earlier this week.Indonesia’s We The Fest announced today (July 23) that The 1975, who were set to headline the third day of the festival tonight, have cancelled their remaining shows in Asia “due to current circumstances”.“The band never take the decision to cancel a show lightly and had been eagerly looking forward to playing for fans in Jakarta and Taipei but unfortunately, due to current circumstances, it is impossible to proceed with the scheduled shows,” the band said, per a statement shared by We The Fest.A post shared by WE THE FEST (@we.the.fest)We The Fest has also announced that ASAP Ferg has been added to the festival’s line-up today, though it is currently unclear if he will be taking over as a headlining act.Live Nation Taiwan shared a similar statement, adding that refund information will be shared on Monday (July 24).pic.twitter.com/Rrd6c2vW73— Live Nation Taiwan (@LiveNationTW) July 23, 2023The 1975’s cancellation of their Indonesia and Taiwan shows comes after frontman Matty Healy criticised Malaysia’s government while performing at the country’s Good Vibes Festival on Friday night (July 21). Healy also kissed bassist Ross MacDonald onstage, before announcing just seven songs into their set that they had been banned from Malaysia and had to leave.“I made a mistake.

British pop-rock band The 1975 has been banned from performing in Malaysia a day after the band’s frontman Matty Healy slammed the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and then kissed his bandmate, bassist Ross MacDonald.  The country, where homosexuality is illegal, also canceled the remainder of the Good Vibes Festival Saturday, which was supposed to run the rest of the weekend with several other acts.  "There will be no compromise against any party that challenges, disparages and violates Malaysian laws," Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said in a statement, according to Reuters.   He added, "never touch on the sensitivities of the community, especially those that are against the traditions and values ​​of the local culture."  The Good Vibes Festival said in a statement they "deeply regret" the cancelation of the festival due to the "controversial conduct and remarks made by UK artist Matty Healy from the band 1975."  The statement added that Malaysia’s Ministry of Communication has "underlined its unwavering stance against any parties that challenge, ridicule, or contravene Malaysian laws."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Good Vibes Festival (@goodvibesfest) A government committee also clarified that The 1975 has been banned from the country.  "I do not see the point of inviting The 1975 to a country and then telling us who we can have sex with," Healy said in a lengthy onstage speech Friday, saying they had considered canceling but didn’t want to disappoint their fans.

Denise Welch has commented on her son Matty Healy's ban from performing in Malaysia after he shared a steamy kiss with bandmate Ross McDonald on stage.

The 1975 is officially “blacklisted” from Malaysia after frontman Matty Healy openly defied the country’s draconian anti-LGBTQ laws while headlining a musical festival in Kuala Lumpur.

The 1975‘s Matty Healy criticised the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and its government on stage in their headlining set.The band has also been banned from performing in Malaysia, according to the country’s official agency responsible for approving filming and performance applications from foreign artists.During their headline set on Friday night (July 21), Healy called out the country’s anti-gay laws, criticised its government and kissed bassist Ross MacDonald on stage. “I do not see the point of inviting The 1975 to a country and then telling us who we can have sex with,” Healy told the crowd.

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Matty Healy allegedly got his band, The 1975, booted from a festival after taking a stand against the Malaysian government mid-show.

Ethan Shanfeld The 1975 frontman Matty Healy had some choice words for the Malaysian government pertaining to its extreme anti-LGBTQ laws while performing in the country’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur, on July 21. “I made a mistake. When we were booking shows, I wasn’t looking into it. I don’t see the fucking point… of inviting the 1975 to a country and then telling us who we can have sex with,” Healy said before cutting the concert, a headlining slot at Good Vibes Festival, short. “I’m sorry if that offends you, and you’re religious… but your government are a bunch of fucking r——. I don’t care anymore. If you push, I’m gonna push back. I’m not in the fucking mood.”

The 1975 saw a festival set cut short in Malaysia after frontman Matty Healy criticised the country’s government for its LGBTQ+ laws, and kissed the band’s bassist on-stage.During their headlining set at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur on Friday July 21, Healy gave a speech calling out the Malaysian government for its hardline stance on gay rights.“I made a mistake. When we were booking shows, I wasn’t looking into it.

To paraphrase Taylor Swift, she is never, ever, ever getting back together with Matty Healy.Last week, sources close to the singer were forced to deny persistent rumours that she’s reuniting with the 1975 frontman, insisting the pair were no longer in touch.Now, we’re told, the whole thing has left Taylor raging, as she suspects her ex and his team are behind the gossip.“Taylor’s warned him this needs to stop,” says an insider close to the Grammy award-winner, who crashed Ticketmaster last week, as tickets for her European tour went on sale.“It didn’t take long for her to question if this was all being driven by him and his camp, and she wants them to stay the hell away from her. She finds it all a bit creepy and so do her friends.”The pair were linked in early May, just a month after Taylor, 33, split from her boyfriend of six years, Joe Alwyn.

The 1975 have released behind-the-scene images of the band preparing to go on stage at last weekend's TRNSMT festival.

Rina Sawayama appeared to call out The 1975’s Matty Healy again during her set at NOS Alive.The singer was mid-way through her performance at the Lisbon-based festival when she addressed the crowd and pushed for an apology from “some people” who get away with making sexist and racist comments.“So I was thinking a lot about apologies,” she began, speaking to the crowd towards the end of her track ‘STFU’. “It’s just funny how some people get away with not apologising ever… For saying some racist shit.

The 1975’s Matty Healy has teased that the band are planning on announcing some “weird” new UK headline shows.The frontman hinted to fans that a new tour is on the way during the band’s set at TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow yesterday (July 9). He also confirmed that the group have already designed a whole new show for upcoming appearances, and that it will see the members bring a slightly different approach than fans are used to.“Ladies and gentlemen, there is no stopping The 1975,” he declared towards the end of the set (via Reddit), addressing the crowd after performing ‘Love It If We Made It’.

The 1975 will be replacing Lewis Capaldi at Reading & Leeds (August 26-27) this year, according to the band.While performing at TRNSMT festival on Sunday (July 9), frontman Matty Healy revealed mid-performance that not only will the band be taking over Lewis Capaldi’s slot at the festivals, but they will also be performing their 2013 self-titled debut album in its entirety to mark its 10th anniversary.Healy said onstage: “So, on Saturday at Reading and Sunday at Leeds in celebration of 10 years of our debut album, The 1975 will be playing that album in full in support of our good friend Lewis Capaldi. If you’ve got tickets, good for you.

Matty Healy has been spotted hugging a mystery brunette, as he looks like he has come out of a time machine.The front of man of the band 1975 has been spotted with the girl just weeks after his split from singer Taylor Swift.The 34 year old looked extremely tired as he went on a coffee run on Thursday. His outfit of choice stood out as he wore an orange V-neck jumper with a pair of blue trousers. As he returned from getting a well-needed coffee, he was greeted by brunette Sarah Teare who is an artist from London.The pair shared a long hug before going their separate ways.

A source close to Taylor Swift is shutting down speculation that the “Story Of Us” singer and Matty Healy are back together.

Loose Women's Denise Welch couldn't stop smiling as she enjoyed a night out in London with her son Matty Healy. Matt, who is the frontman of the band The 1975 and has been romantically linked to singer Taylor Swift in the past, joined his mum on Wednesday evening for a trip to swanky seafood restaurant J Sheekey.The 65-year-old opted for a casual look including blue jeans, a striped top and denim jacket, paired with white chunky trainers.

—Swift's —are adamant that the two are definitely not back together. In fact, they're not even in contact with each other. Actually, they were never even that serious to begin with.

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