Massive Attack Speak About ‘Surreal Experience’ of Being Banned From Singapore Over Palestinian Flag
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- British band Massive Attack called their ban from Singapore a "surreal experience" after displaying a Palestinian flag during a concert.
- The band stated they were "proud to have made this impromptu expression with our fans in Singapore."
- Singapore prohibits the open display of all foreign flags.
British band Massive Attack has described their ban from Singapore as a "surreal experience" following their impromptu display of a Palestinian flag during a concert. The trip-hop group, comprising Robert “3D” Del Naja and Grant “Daddy G” Marshall, performed at the Star Theatre on Wednesday.
In a statement, the band expressed pride in their actions, saying they were "proud to have made this impromptu expression with our fans in Singapore." However, their gesture ran counter to Singapore's regulations, which ban the open display of all foreign flags.
surreal experience
Following the concert, police reportedly approached the band at their hotel. The band's statement highlighted the "surreal" nature of this encounter, implying a significant disconnect between their artistic expression and the authorities' response. The incident has led to the band being prohibited from performing further in the city-state.
proud to have made this impromptu expression with our fans in Singapore
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