The 1975 Faces $2.4M Lawsuit Over On-Stage Protest Kiss in Malaysia

Festival organizers claim breach of contract after band's performance led to event cancellation and financial losses.

Matty Healy kissed bandmate Ross MacDonald to protest Malaysia's anti-LGBTQ laws during the Good Vibes Festival in 2023.
The Malaysian government canceled the remaining days of the festival and blacklisted the band.
Future Sound Asia filed the lawsuit in the UK High Court, seeking $2.4 million in damages.
The band had been warned about restrictions, including prohibitions on kissing, swearing, and political statements.
The 1975 canceled subsequent shows in Taiwan and Indonesia following the incident.