After facing major backlash for his onstage controversies and misogynistic remarks about Ice Spice, Matty Healy has issued a public apology for "hurting some people".

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy apologises for his controversial past actions at Hollywood Bowl

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 rock band The 1975, on Sunday, announced the cancellation of its scheduled shows in Jakarta and Taipei. The decision came after the Malaysian government abruptly cut short a prominent music festival in response to the band's lead singer, Matt Healy, making a bold statement against the country's anti-LGBT laws and engaging in a kiss with a male bandmate during their recent performance.

The 1975 cancels Jakarta and Taipei shows post Matty Healy's same-sex kiss controversy in Malaysia

British indie-rock band The 1975 cancelled a concert in Indonesia Sunday after Malaysia axed a festival over a same-sex kiss and tirade against the country's anti-LGBTQ laws by their frontman.

UK band The 1975 nix Indonesia gig after Malaysia LGBTQ uproar

A group of more than 700 members of the UK music community, including artists, managers, executives at record companies, agencies, the live music industry, in addition to creatives like songwriters and producers, have come together to sign a letter pledging to combat division and hate.

UK music industry pledges to combat hate in open letter signed by The 1975, Lewis Capaldi, Rita Ora, among others

Rockers the 1975 and grime star Stormzy triumphed at the Q Awards in London on Wednesday, winning Q Best Act in the World Today and Q Best Solo Artist, respectively, at the annual ceremony hosted by British music magazine Q.

Grime star Stormzy, rock band 'The 1975' among Q Awards winners

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