The 1975 frontman Matty Healy has thanked activist Peter Tatchell for coming to his defence.
The 1975 frontman, Matty Healy, has finally addressed the aftermath of his headline-making on-stage kiss with bandmate Ross MacDonald during their performance at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur, thanking activist Peter Tatchell for coming to his defense.
Malaysia's current laws carry severe penalties, with homosexuality punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Matty, visibly impassioned, admitted to a mistake in not thoroughly researching the country's laws before booking the show. He proclaimed his fury over the intolerance of homosexuality, asserting: "I do not see the point of inviting The 1975 to a country and then telling us who we can have sex with.
In the aftermath, the festival organisers announced the cancellation of the remaining weekend's lineup in response to the band's protest. Malaysia's Communications Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, condemned The 1975's performance as "very disrespectful." "The Kuala Lumpur regime will be delighted that the focus is on the 1975, rather than the LGBT+ human rights abuses the band condemned.
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