Nabil Luqman

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LGBTQ

The 1975

Matty Healy

GVF2023

Lollapalooza

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<p>Two weeks ago, The 1975's frontman, Matty Healy, made headlines at the 2023 Good Vibes Festival with a provocative act during his set. He paused the performance to deliver a speech challenging the Malaysian government's stance on LGBTQ laws, sparking a significant reaction from the audience. Additionally, he surprised the crowd by sharing a moment with band member Ross MacDonald, generating further buzz and discussion.</p>
<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://myc.my/articles/2643/gvf-2023-the-1975-scraps-show-in-indonesia-and-taiwan-legal-aid-offered-to-artists-and-vendors">GVF 2023: The 1975 Scraps Show In Indonesia &amp; Taiwan; Legal Aid Offered To Artists &amp; Vendors</a></strong></p>
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<p>Since the incident, the band faced a ban in Malaysia, and Healy became the centre of attention on social media among concert-goers, especially after the band cancelled their shows in Indonesia and Taiwan due to the controversy. However, the scrutiny didn't end there, as numerous stories about Healy's past behaviours and controversies surfaced, leading to the question: Why did the organizers invite the band in the first place, knowing Healy's controversial reputation?</p>
<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://myc.my/articles/2652/one-jerks-history-matty-healys-long-abusive-behaviour">One Jerk's History: Matty Healy's Long Abusive Behaviour</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>The Healy Controversy Continues</strong></p>
<p>Following the cancellation of their concerts and subsequent ban in Malaysia, the band enjoyed a well-deserved week-long break, during which they were spotted exploring Los Angeles. However, their musical journey resumed over the weekend as they took the stage once more for a live performance at Lollapalooza 2023, held at Grant Park in Chicago.</p>
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<p>With the mindset that the past should be left behind and that the band should focus on their fans, Healy playfully addressed the controversy once more during their performance. As part of their usual gag during the introduction to the song 'It's Not Living If It's Not With You,' the band sets up a moment where Healy says something potentially controversial before abruptly being cut off by the song's intro.</p>
<p>During this instance, Healy quipped, "You want my travel tip? Don't go to..." before promptly being interrupted by the start of the track.</p>
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<p>Although Healy was unable to finish his sentence, many in the audience interpreted it as a reference to Malaysia. The band chose to play it safe by not allowing Healy to continue, as doing so could have caused controversy.</p>
<p>During other parts of the set, which included performances of 'Chocolate,' 'Oh Caroline,' 'Somebody Else,' and 'Love It If We Made It,' Healy playfully alluded to the attention-grabbing incidents surrounding his "talent," jokingly remarking, "What would we do without a little bit of drama, right?".</p>
<p>The set also featured some unexpected moments, like when Healy unexpectedly rushed off stage during 'Robbers' to embrace one of his musical idols, Blink-182 guitarist Tom DeLonge, who was spotted in the crowd. Despite the interruption, Healy seamlessly continued singing the song, and later paused to express his affection, telling DeLonge, "I love you so much, I love you so so much."</p>
<p><strong>Netizens React To His &ldquo;Gag&rdquo;</strong></p>
<p>While browsing through comments on Instagram, a significant number of people voiced criticism towards the band for their behaviour, expressing the view that the band should show more respect for the countries they perform in. For instance, they contrasted The 1975's actions with those of Muse, who removed a song from their set list during a Malaysian concert, and The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas, who acknowledged the need for improvement but emphasized the importance of strategic considerations when dealing with different cultures.</p>
<p>Here's some of the comments:</p>
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<p>Currently, the band is on the brink of a possible class action lawsuit being prepared by the law firm Thomas Philip, which specifically targets all four members of the band. The lawsuit aims to seek compensation for the losses incurred by both local artists and vendors as a direct consequence of the cancellation of GVF2023.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0101;"><em>If this attitude keeps up, many would believe that other countries might follow in banning the band for Healy attitude or even have them lose their fans.</em> Healy should just move on from the incident and not repeat these kinds of mistakes in the future.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0101;"><em>What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.</em></span></p>
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<p><strong>*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, NME, Rolling Stone &amp; various cross-references for context.</strong></p>
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The 1975's Matty Healy Teases About Malaysian 'Ban' At Lollapalooza Show

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