The Wilmslow formed band the 1975 have been banned from performing in Malaysia after Matty Healy criticised the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and its government on stage in their headlining set.
The band have also cancelled upcoming concerts in Indonesia and Taiwan
According to reports during their headline set on Friday night Healy criticised 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.
The 1975’s set was cut short, the band leaving the stage two songs after Healy’s statements.
Communications and digital minister Fahmi Fadzil directed for immediate cancellation of the festival, which was supposed to continue until tomorrow.
