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03 Aug 2026, 12:14

Massive Attack faces backlash over Singapore show

  • Massive Attack said that, after the end of their Singapore show, the band’s members were given a pass to enter the concert hall, while the fans’ violations of the law.
  • In the course of Singapore’s investigation into the “stern warnings” Roberta “3D” Del and Marshall “Daddy G” were given, the Foreign National Emblems (Control of Display) Act and Public Order Act.
  • According to Singapore’s authorities, they imposed restrictions on the band’s entry into the country, and it will not be allowed to perform in Singapore.

British group Massive Attack said that, after the end of the concert in Singapore, they were given a pass to enter the venue, while the members were given a pass to enter the concert hall. In particular, the group said that the decision was made by the authorities after the band’s members were shown a “stern warnings” video on Instagram.

According to the report, the group, as part of the show, planned to perform on stage with a video installation containing the words “Free Palestine!” on it. The group says that the video was shown to the audience during the show.

Massive Attack said that they had a “surreal experience” (detailed/realistic impressions) and that the band’s members were aware of the legal restrictions that applied to them. The group also said that it was a story that they had not been told about, and that it had been decided to prohibit the band from performing in Singapore.

According to the report, Singapore’s authorities decided to remove the band’s “3D” Del and “Daddy G” Marshall from the country after they had been shown a “stern warnings” video on Instagram. The authorities also say that the video contained the words “Free Palestine!” and that Singapore does not allow public display of national symbols without prior permission.

Tags: Middle East/Politics/Culture

Articles on this topic:

  • www.theguardian.com - Massive Attack speak about ‘surreal experience’ of being banned from Singapore over Palestinian flag
  • www.independent.co.uk - Massive Attack responds to ‘surreal’ experience of being detained in Singapore over Palestinian flag
  • english.aawsat.com - Massive Attack Band Says Singapore Police Detained, Questioned Them After Concert
  • www.nbcnews.com - British band Massive Attack says members were detained by Singapore police over Palestinian flag at concert
  • www.independent.co.uk - Massive Attack responds to being detained in Singapore over Palestinian flag
  • apnews.com - Singapore bans 2 Massive Attack members after pro-Palestine display at concert
  • www.aljazeera.com - Massive Attack says members held after pro-Palestine display in Singapore