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world1 month ago•2 min saved

Band Massive Attack detained in Singapore after on-stage Palestine flag display

British trip-hop group Massive Attack says police detained its members in Singapore after they unfurled a Palestinian flag on stage, with the crowd chanting 'Free Palestine'; authorities warned the act could harm racial and religious harmony and two members were given stern warnings and barred from re-entry, while the band called the display an impromptu expression of solidarity and a defense of freedom of expression.

via Al Jazeera|

#flag-display #freedom-of-expression #massive-attack

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Massive Attack Barred From Singapore Over Palestinian Flag Display

British trip-hop group Massive Attack says Singapore barred them from performing after they displayed a Palestinian flag and led a crowd chant of 'Free Palestine' at a July 29 show, with police detaining members and some passport seizures; the ban stems from Singapore’s public-speech rules banning foreign emblems without a permit. The band frames the act as spontaneous solidarity and criticizes restrictions on civil rights, urging ratification of the UN ICCPR and protection of expression.

via Pitchfork|

#censorship #freedom-of-expression #massive-attack

world1 month ago•36 min saved

Massive Attack investigated in Singapore over pro-Palestinian gesture at concert

Singapore authorities are investigating Massive Attack after reports two band members displayed a Palestinian flag and shouted 'Free Palestine' at a Singapore concert; public demonstrations are tightly regulated there to preserve social harmony, and investigators are examining a possible licence breach for the performance. The show was the band's only Singapore date on their world tour, with a next stop in Seoul. If charged, penalties can include fines up to SGD 500 and up to six months in jail, and BBC has sought comment from organizers and the band.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#concert #investigation #massive-attack

music3 months ago•44 min saved

Primavera Sound hit by rain as Massive Attack, Doja Cat and Bad Gyal cancel opening night amid backlash over communications

Heavy rain at Primavera Sound 2026 forced the opening-night cancellations of Massive Attack, Bad Gyal and Doja Cat, following earlier disruptions; fans criticised the festival for poor on-site communication as announcements on screens were lacking. Organisers said they tried to move acts to other stages and offered refunds for Thursday’s tickets, while Doja Cat posted an apology. The festival noted some performances could resume later and forecast gave Friday a drier outlook.

via NME|

#bad-gyal #doja-cat #massive-attack

culture5 months ago•4 min saved

Banksy’s identity puzzle: Reuters ties him to Robin Gunningham and David Jones

Reuters' long investigation claims Banksy is Robin Gunningham, now using the name David Jones, and ties him to Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja; it points to a 2000 NYPD arrest record and a 2022 Ukraine-related trail as supporting clues, but admits there is no smoking gun and notes that Banksy’s lawyers dispute key details, leaving the question of his true identity unresolved and suggesting the global persona may mask an ordinary Bristol man.

via The Guardian|

#banksy #culture #david-jones

music11 months ago•1 min saved

Artists Protest Streaming Platforms Over Ethical Concerns

Massive Attack plans to remove their music from Spotify in protest of the platform's investments in military AI technology and in support of a cultural boycott against Israel's actions in Gaza, joining other artists who have recently pulled their music due to ethical concerns.

via Pitchfork|

#ai-technology #boycott #gaza

music2 years ago•3 min saved

Massive Attack Mourns Loss of Guitarist Angelo Bruschini

Angelo Bruschini, guitarist for the band Massive Attack, has passed away at the age of 62 after battling pleomorphic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer. Angelo joined the band in 1995 and contributed to their album "100th Window." He had recently revealed his diagnosis and expressed his intention to write a book about his life. Tributes poured in for the talented musician, with fans and fellow musicians expressing their condolences and admiration for his guitar work. Angelo is survived by his wife and son.

via Daily Mail|

#angelo-bruschini #guitarist #lung-cancer