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Police Investigations Ongoing After UK Band Massive Attack Shows Support for Palestinians at Singapore Concert

On Wednesday, July 29, British trip-hop band Massive Attack sparked an investigation after members Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall displayed a Palestinian flag during their performance at The Star Theatre in Singapore.
The Singapore Police Force and the Infocomm Media Development Authority confirmed investigations into a potential breach of license conditions, as local law prohibits the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit.
Concert promoter Lushington Entertainments stated it will fully cooperate with authorities, while attendees reported the band's actions prompted the audience to join in chanting "Free Palestine."
Offenders face fines up to $500, six months in jail, or both, under the Foreign National Emblems Act, while former Nominated Member of Parliament Calvin Cheng publicly labeled the band's actions illegal.
Previously vocal about Israel's actions in Gaza, the band reportedly informed the crowd they removed a song from their setlist to comply with local laws, though they did not specify the track.

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