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Police Investigations Ongoing After UK Band Massive Attack Shows Support for Palestinians at Singapore Concert
Police said reports were lodged after the band displayed a Palestinian flag and led chants that drew crowd support, while regulators review possible licence breaches.
- On Wednesday, July 29, British trip-hop band Massive Attack sparked an investigation after members Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall displayed a Palestinian flag during their performance at The Star Theatre in Singapore.
- The Singapore Police Force and the Infocomm Media Development Authority confirmed investigations into a potential breach of license conditions, as local law prohibits the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit.
- Concert promoter Lushington Entertainments stated it will fully cooperate with authorities, while attendees reported the band's actions prompted the audience to join in chanting "Free Palestine."
- Offenders face fines up to $500, six months in jail, or both, under the Foreign National Emblems Act, while former Nominated Member of Parliament Calvin Cheng publicly labeled the band's actions illegal.
- Previously vocal about Israel's actions in Gaza, the band reportedly informed the crowd they removed a song from their setlist to comply with local laws, though they did not specify the track.
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Massive Attack are banned from returning to Singapore after two members unfurled a Palestinian flag during a gig in the country, reports The Guardian.
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