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The police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have opened investigations after British trip-hop band Massive Attack expressed support for the Palestinians at their concert in Singapore on Wednesday.
“Police confirm that reports were lodged and investigations are ongoing,” the police and IMDA said on Thursday. “IMDA is also investigating a possible breach of licence conditions.”
The band shouted “Free Palestine” during their performance at The Star Performing Arts Centre, prompting many audience members to join in the chant, said a concertgoer who asked not to be identified.
Videos circulating online also show two band members holding a Palestinian flag on stage while the crowd cheers.
Singapore does not allow the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption. Offenders may be fined up to S$500 (US$390), face up to six months’ jail, or both.

Massive Attack FREE PALESTINE Concert breached SG permit conditions? SGSECURE APP NOT WORKING
by u/blushie157 in SingaporeRaw

The Star and the concert’s promoter Lushington Entertainments have been contacted for comment.
The band also claimed it had to pull a song from their set list but was vague about the reason, saying only that the decision was due to “local laws”. IMDA has been contacted to confirm whether Massive Attack had to drop a song from its set list and, if so, why.
Massive Attack started as a four-member band in 1988 in Bristol. It currently has two core members. The award-winning band behind hits such as “Teardrop” has previously criticised Israel’s actions in Gaza, calling it a “genocide”.
In 2025, they formed a syndicate for artists speaking out about Israel’s military actions in the enclave, alleging that those who did so faced intimidation within the music industry.
This article was first published by CNA


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Viral videos show the British band holding a Palestinian flag on stage while the crowd cheers during their concert in Singapore


Viral videos show the British band holding a Palestinian flag on stage while the crowd cheers during their concert in Singapore.


Singapore police investigate Massive Attack over Palestinian support at gig

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Viral videos show the British band holding a Palestinian flag on stage while the crowd cheers during their concert in Singapore

Viral videos show the British band holding a Palestinian flag on stage while the crowd cheers during their concert in Singapore