The 1975 Sued for $2.4M Over Malaysia Concert Controversy

Festival organizers claim the band's actions led to the event's cancellation and breached performance guidelines.

• Matty Healy criticized Malaysia's anti-LGBTQ laws and kissed a bandmate on stage.
• The band's actions allegedly violated multiple festival rules, including bans on swearing and drinking.
• Future Sound Asia seeks $2.4 million in damages for breach of contract.
• The 1975 were reportedly aware of the guidelines but chose to protest them.
• The incident led to the cancellation of the remaining festival days.

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