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Massive Attack recall 'surreal experience' of being detained after Singapore show as police ban duo from returning

Massive Attack are banned from re-entering Singapore

Massive Attack have recalled the "surreal experience" of their entire touring crew being detained and questioned by Singapore authorities after their Star Theatre show on 29 July - as they are banned from re-entering the country for the display of the Palestinian flag.

In a detailed statement, the Teardrop stars said they were “surprised and disappointed” to be held by police after the gig, claiming band members were separated, interrogated, subjected to hotel room searches and had passports temporarily confiscated.

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