United Kingdom pop band The 1975 found their set at the Good Vibes music festival in Kuala Lumpur cut short after frontman Matty Healy kissed a male bandmate onstage and publicly criticised Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ laws. The incident has sparked controversy in the Muslim-majority country, where homosexuality is considered a crime, and human rights groups have voiced concerns over growing intolerance towards the LGBTQ community.
In videos circulating on social media, Matty Healy was seen kissing bassist Ross MacDonald onstage after delivering a profanity-laden speech denouncing Malaysia’s government stance on homosexuality. Despite the risks, the band decided not to cancel their performance to avoid disappointing their fans in Malaysia.
