Last month, the organisers of a festival in Malaysia decided to cancel the event following a contentious performance by the British band The 1975. Subsequently, the organisers have issued a legal threat against the band, sending them a warning letter seeking compensation.

British Band The 1975 faces legal threat after 'performative activism' in Malaysia

British pop singer Matty Healy is facing trenchant criticism due to his "performative activism" after he delivered an explicit rant against the Malaysian government and engaged in a same-sex kiss with a bandmate during the performance.

Malaysian LGBTQ+ community slams Matty Healy over 'performative activism' at concert

In a series of events that unfolded following Matty Healy's comments against Malaysia's anti-LGBTQ+ laws and a provocative on-stage act, the Good Vibes Festival in Malaysia has been cancelled, leaving many disappointed and sparking debates on freedom of expression and LGBTQ+ rights in the country.

Matty Healy reacts to Malaysia banning Good Vibes festival post his onstage kiss with male bandmate

The British pop rock band, The 1975, had their set abruptly cut short at the Good Vibes music festival in Kuala Lumpur on Friday night, following an onstage incident where frontman Matty Healy kissed bassist Ross MacDonald and criticised Malaysia's anti-LGBT laws.

Malaysia bans The 1975 after Matty Healy's onstage kiss with male bandmate, cancels three-day festival