Key facts
- Two members of Massive Attack were banned from Singapore.
- The ban followed the display of a Palestinian flag and shouts of "Free Palestine" during a concert.
- Singapore police issued stern warnings and entry bans to the band members.
- Future performance applications from Massive Attack will be denied by the media regulator.
British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after two members unfurled a Palestinian flag and shouted "Free Palestine" during a concert. Singapore police stated the band was investigated for supporting a political cause and displaying a foreign flag, and will no longer be allowed to perform in the city-state. The band members received stern warnings and entry bans, and the media regulator confirmed it would not grant future performance applications from the band. Singapore has strict laws against displaying foreign national emblems without a permit, and the Palestinian flag is particularly sensitive given the war in Gaza and Singapore's Muslim population. Frontman Robert Del Naja was previously arrested at a pro-Palestine protest in London.