The 1975 was banned from playing in Malaysia after the group’s bassist, Ross MacDonald, kissed lead singer Matt Healy on the lips after the vocalist blasted the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws, such as criminalising same-sex relations.
The 1975 announced this week that the band will go on an âindefinite hiatusâ from performing after the end of its ongoing tour, which ends in the spring.
The band made the announcement during Tuesdayâs performance in Sacramento, California, at the Golden 1 Center, the first stop of its Still ⦠At Their Very Best tour.
âItâs wonderful youâre all here,â the bandâs frontman, Matty Healy, told the crowd on Tuesday evening, according to video of the performance. âAfter this tour, we will be going on an indefinite hiatus with shows, so itâs wonderful to have you guys with us tonight. Thank you so much.â
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Representatives for the 1975 did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The 1975âs tour includes shows across North America and Europe.
The band made the announcement during Tuesdayâs performance in Sacramento, California, at the Golden 1 Center, the first stop of its Still ⦠At Their Very Best tour.
âItâs wonderful youâre all here,â the bandâs frontman, Matty Healy, told the crowd on Tuesday evening, according to video of the performance. âAfter this tour, we will be going on an indefinite hiatus with shows, so itâs wonderful to have you guys with us tonight. Thank you so much.â
Malaysia festival wants US$2.7 million from UK band after same-sex kiss row
Representatives for the 1975 did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The 1975âs tour includes shows across North America and Europe.
