Matty Healy, the lead singer of the band The 1975, recently faced backlash for his on-stage kiss with bandmate Ross MacDonald during a performance in Malaysia. As a result, the Malaysian government canceled the Good Vibes Festival and banned the band from ever performing in the country again. The government claimed that the band’s actions were “rude” and went against local cultural values. Healy addressed the incident during the performance, expressing his regret for agreeing to perform in the country without considering the implications. He criticized Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ laws and emphasized the importance of artistic freedom and expression. This isn’t the first time Healy has taken such actions, as he previously kissed a male audience member at a concert in Dubai, defying the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws. The band is scheduled to perform in Indonesia, another Muslim-majority country, but has not yet responded to NPR’s request for comment.
NPR: Malaysian Government Calls Off Festival Due to Kiss Between The 1975’s Matty Healy and Bandmate
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