{"id":24328,"date":"2026-08-01T16:39:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T11:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=24328"},"modified":"2026-08-01T16:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T11:39:22","slug":"massive-attack-members-banned-from-singapore-over-palestinian-flag-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=24328","title":{"rendered":"Massive Attack Members Banned from Singapore Over Palestinian Flag [Update]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/consequence.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Massive-Attack-photo-by-Warren-Du-Preez-investigation-singapore.jpg?quality=80\" \/><\/p>\n<div data-id=\"1615172\" data-title=\"Massive Attack Members Banned from Singapore After Displaying Palestinian Flag [Update]\" data-url=\"https:\/\/consequence.net\/2026\/07\/massive-attack-singapore-investigation-palestinian-flag\/\" data-page=\"1\" data-pages=\"1\">\n<p>Two members of <a href=\"https:\/\/consequence.net\/artist\/massive-attack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Massive Attack<\/a> have been barred from re-entering Singapore after the trip-hop pioneers reportedly shouted \u201cFree Palestine\u201d and\u00a0displayed a Palestinian flag during their concert on Wednesday, July 29th.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn response to media queries, the police have investigated two band members of Massive Attack for their actions of support for a political cause and unfurling of a foreign flag during the band\u2019s concert on Jul 29,\u201d authorities told state-owned news network <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/uk-band-massive-attack-members-banned-flying-palestinian-flag-concert-6291536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Channel NewsAsia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities did not identify which members were issued \u201cstern warnings\u201d for offenses against the Foreign National Emblems (Control of Display) Act and the Public Order Act. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) will also deny Massive Attack any future application for performances in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>Related Video<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIMDA is investigating the possible breach of a number of license conditions and will take necessary action upon conclusion of investigations,\u201d the authorities said. \u201cThis includes a condition that stipulates that there shall be no display of flags in support of any causes. The police take a serious view of acts which could potentially harm the racial and religious harmony in Singapore and urge the public, including foreigners, to refrain from importing foreign politics as this can undermine our social cohesion and the rule of law.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@sgpowerlah\/video\/7668185082217352469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Footage of Massive Attack members<\/a> holding up a Palestinian flag on stage at The Star Performing Arts Centre\u00a0has surfaced online. On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/MassiveAttack\/comments\/1vbaaiv\/this_was_one_of_the_best_live_acts_ive_ever_had\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Reddit<\/a>, an attendee reported cheers of \u201cFree, Free Palestine!\u201d The band also told the crowd that they had pulled a song from the intended setlist due to \u201clocal laws.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Singapore government has notoriously strict rules on public speech. The aforementioned law prohibits\u00a0the public display of foreign national emblems, such as flags, without a permit or exemption. Those found in violation face the possibility of a fine of up to S$500 ($387), up to six months in jail, or both penalties.<\/p>\n<p>In November 2023, Singapore\u2019s Ministry of Home Affairs singled out the war between Israel and Hamas by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mha.gov.sg\/media-room\/newsroom\/advisory-on-the-public-display-of-foreign-national-emblems-in-relation-to-the-israel-hamas-conflict\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">putting out an advisory<\/a> against the \u201cpublic display and wearing of articles in relation to the conflict,\u201d promising that authorities will \u201ctake firm action against those who refuse to comply, including denying their entry into Singapore.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Massive Attack have been particularly outspoken against Israel\u2019s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. They launched an alliance supporting musicians who have been <a href=\"https:\/\/consequence.net\/2025\/07\/massive-attack-alliance-gaza-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">threatened with \u201cattempted censorship\u201d<\/a> over their pro-Palestine views last year, and member Robert Del Naja was <a href=\"https:\/\/consequence.net\/2026\/04\/massive-attack-robert-del-naja-palestine-protest-arrest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arrested in London<\/a> while participating in a pro-Palestine protest this past April.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: This article was updated on July 31st with information about Massive Attack being banned from Singapore.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@sgpowerlah\/video\/7668185082217352469\" data-video-id=\"7668185082217352469\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\">\n<section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@sgpowerlah\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@sgpowerlah?refer=embed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@sgpowerlah<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>British Band Massive Attack raised the    flag during their performance at Star Theatre <a title=\"singapore\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/singapore?refer=embed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">#singapore<\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - 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