UK band Massive Attack banned from Singapore over Palestinian flag at concert
British band Massive Attack have said they are "surprised and disappointed" after two of their members were barred from performing in Singapore for displaying a Palestinian flag during a concert. Singaporean authorities had clarified previously that the country has clear rules on political expression and foreign national emblems at cultural events. The band said their members were detained by…
British rock band Massive Attack found themselves barred from performing in Singapore after two of their members unfurled a Palestinian flag and shouted "Free Palestine" during a concert. Singaporean authorities clarified that the country has strict rules regarding political expression and foreign national emblems at cultural events.
The band's members were detained by police, questioned individually, and had their hotel rooms searched and passports temporarily confiscated following the concert. Massive Attack expressed surprise and disappointment at the situation, stating that they had not expected their actions to violate any local laws. The band's frontman, Robert Del Naja, was among over 200 people arrested during a protest in London in support of the Palestinian cause in April.
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs had previously advised against displaying or wearing items linked to the Gaza war, emphasizing the importance of maintaining racial and religious harmony in the country.
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