Massive Attack investigated after reports of pro-Palestinian display in Singapore show
Singaporean authorities are investigating the band Massive Attack after members displayed a Palestinian flag and chanted slogans during a concert. The investigation focuses on potential breaches of public performance licensing laws regarding political demonstrations.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between international artists' freedom of expression and Singapore's strict regulations on public speech and social harmony.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Robert Del Naja is one of the band members of Massive Attack (file picture)
Singapore authorities are investigating Massive Attack after the British band reportedly expressed pro-Palestinian sentiments during a performance in the city-state.
According to local media reports and eyewitness accounts on social media, two members of Massive Attack held up a Palestinian flag at the show on Wednesday, and reportedly shouted "Free Palestine", with some in the audience joining them.
The BBC has contacted the organisers of the Singapore show and Massive Attack's management company for comment. Neither have responded yet.
Singapore has strict rules on public speech and what it deems as demonstrations, arguing that it is necessary to regulate them to protect social harmony.
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