The 1975, following the band using their set to criticise Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ laws.The moment took place during the band’s headlining set on July 21 – the first day of the three-day festival – when frontman Matty Healy, drinking on stage, smashed a festival-operated drone and kissed bassist Ross MacDonald in front of the crowd.The set was cut short and the next day, the remainder of the three-day festival was later cancelled by the authorities and both Healy and the band were banned from performing in the country.Now, it has been confirmed that the organisers behind the festival – Future Sound Asia – are pursuing legal action against them, and have sent a Letter Of Claim to the British indie band.According to the press release, the claim demands that The 1975 acknowledge their liability and compensate Future Sound Asia (FSA) for the damages incurred.
It also states that if the band fail to do so, the organisers will pursue legal proceedings in the Courts of England.“FSA would like to reiterate their strong disapproval of the Band’s behaviour during their performance at GVF2023,” it reads.
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