Article 6D6BS Malaysia bans the 1975 after Matty Healy defies anti-LGBTQ+ laws with stage kiss

Malaysia bans the 1975 after Matty Healy defies anti-LGBTQ+ laws with stage kiss

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Jane Clinton and Tobi Thomas
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Singer's protest kiss with bandmate and criticism of anti-homosexuality law leads to ban and festival cancellation

The English band the 1975 have been banned from performing in Malaysia after their lead singer criticised the country's anti-LGBTQ+ laws on stage.

The group, fronted by Matty Healy, were playing at the Good Vibes festival in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.

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