Matty Healy: The 1975 sued over festival act with same-sex kiss

The British band and its members face a claim of £1.9m ($2.4m) in the UK High Court.

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During the band's headline performance last July, Healy also addressed the audience in a profanity-laden speech and kissed a fellow band member.

The company behind the Good Vibes Festival is seeking £1.9m ($2.4m) in compensation in the UK’s High Court over a violation of performance rules.

Homosexual acts are illegal in Malaysia and punishable by 20 years in prison. The festival does not allow talking about politics and religion, swearing, smoking or drinking alcohol on stage.

The BBC contacted the band who said "they have nothing to add at this time".

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw4yd1e99jno

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