Overview
- Footage from the band's concert at The Star Theatre on Wednesday, July 29, shows two members raising a Palestinian flag and leading chants of "Free Palestine" as the audience cheered.
- Singapore police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority opened probes after reports were lodged and the concert promoter said it would fully cooperate with investigators.
- After the investigation and consultation with the Attorney‑General’s Chambers, two band members were given stern warnings and banned from re‑entering Singapore and the IMDA said it will not approve future Massive Attack performances.
- Singapore law bars public display of foreign national emblems without a permit and breaches can carry a fine of up to S$500 or up to six months' jail, while the IMDA is still reviewing possible licence‑condition violations that forbid flag displays in support of causes.
- The episode follows Massive Attack's long record of pro‑Palestine activism and highlights how international artists risk travel restrictions or cancelled performances when their political statements clash with Singapore's public‑order and licensing rules.