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The 1975’s Lawyer Slams ‘Bizarre’ Claims From Malaysian Festival Organizers in Hearing

The 1975 lawyer seeks dismissal of breach of contract claim from the Malaysian festival organizers behind the band's appearance at Good Vibes in 2023.

Legal reps for the band are seeking dismissal of breach of contract claims against Matty Healy and his bandmates in connection to their appearance at Good Vibes Festival in 2023 In July 2024, Future Sound Asia followed through on its threat to sue the band after Healy criticized Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws and kissed bassist Ross McDonald onstage at the 2023 festival. In August, the 1975 argued that they didn’t know that would be the outcome of the kiss and suggested the organizers “voluntarily accepted” the possible consequences of booking them, including a revoked permit, based on their previous history of supporting LGBTQ rights.

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