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'Passports Confiscated': Massive Attack Detained and Banned From Singapore Over Palestine Flag

Massive Attack has been banned from Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag at a concert, sparking a debate on freedom of expression and local laws on public displays.

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Singapore bans 2 Massive Attack members after pro-Palestine display at concert

Singapore has banned the two core members of the British band Massive Attack from reentering the country

The Independent UK

Massive Attack responds to being detained in Singapore over Palestinian flag

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

Massive Attack have recalled being detained and questioned after their July 29 Singapore concert, with police now issuing stern warnings and blocking future performances.

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Massive Attack responds to ‘surreal’ experience of being detained in Singapore over Palestinian flag

English group say members ‘subjected to hotel room searches and temporary passport confiscation’

The Independent UK

Massive Attack band 'surprised and disappointed' by Singapore ban

Two Massive Attack members were warned and banned from re-entering Singapore after the band displayed a Palestinian flag at a July 29 concert, police said on Friday (July 31). The band later said it was "surprised and disappointed" that members were detained, questioned, and had passports temporarily confiscated, in a…

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Massive Attack respond to ‘surreal experience’ of being banned from Singapore

They were subject to a police investigation after displaying a Palestinian flag on stage.

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Massive Attack banned from Singapore for displaying Palestinian flag

The concert was Massive Attack’s only scheduled Singapore date on the current tour.

Evening Standard

Massive Attack banned from Singapore after showing Palestinian flag at concert

Two band members shouted ‘free Palestine’ at Singapore gig

The Independent UK

"Are we a punk band now?" The ugly truth behind Mezzanine, the bleak, beautiful masterpiece which ripped Massive Attack apart

Upon its release in 1998, Massive Attack's third album Mezzanine sounded like nothing that had come before. It still does

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Massive Attack’s Singapore show under investigation after Palestinian flag display

Singapore police are investigating Massive Attack’s concert after band members raised a Palestinian flag onstage, which may violate local licensing rules.

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"I’ve come to the conclusion that it no longer feels right for me to be part of it": Dutch DJ Franky Rizardo withdraws from Pete Tong remix over dispute with John Summit

The disagreement stems from confusion about who the remix was offered to first

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The Biggest Surprises of Primavera Sound Barcelona 2026

From perilous weather conditions to surprise artists joining the lineup, this year's festival may have produced more surprises than any recent installment.

Latin Times

Primavera Sound Recap Days 1 & 2: Wet Leg Kicks Off the Festival and Geese Performs Through the Rain

Headliners like Doja Cat, Bad Gyal, & Massive Attack canceled their performances on Thursday due to adverse weather conditions.

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The Independent UK

Primavera Sound: Festival chaos as Doja Cat and Massive Attack sets cancelled due to thunderstorms

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Primavera fans share chaotic scenes as thunderstorm hits Barcelona festival

Organisers said refunds would be offered to fans who had tickets to the first day of the event, after a number of sets were axed due to adverse weather and technical conditions

The Guardian - AU

Massive Attack to tour Australia for first time in 16 years

The Bristol trip-hop group will perform in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in August

Latin Times

Primavera Sound 2026 Preview: Barcelona's Sold-Out Festival Returns With The Cure, Doja Cat, The xx and Gorillaz

The 24th edition of the festival will take place June 3-7 in Barcelona, with the main festival running June 4-6 with an opening day and closing party.

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“We reject Eurovision being used to whitewash and normalise Israel’s genocide, siege and brutal military occupation against Palestinians”: Brian Eno, Paul Weller, Massive Attack and others call for Israel to be kicked out of Eurovision

The event goes ahead in Vienna on May 16

Euronews

Eurovision crisis: Massive Attack, Kneecap and Sigur Rós call on fans to boycott over Israel

Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.

The Independent UK

Massive Attack, Kneecap and Brian Eno sign open letter calling on fans to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel

Campaign groups No Music for Genocide and BDS call for boycott unless the European Broadcasting Union kicks Israeli broadcaster KAN out of the contest

Evening Standard

Tom Waits releases first original music in 15 years with Massive Attack

The 76-year-old features on the song Boots On The Ground.

Euronews

'Boots On The Ground': Massive Attack and Tom Waits team up for powerful ICE protest song

"Across the western hemisphere, state authoritarianism and the militarisation of police forces are fusing again with neo-fascist politics." Massive Attack have teamed up with Tom Waits for a haunting and incredibly powerful protest song, titled 'Boots On The Ground'.

Louder

"This track is arriving in an atmosphere of chaos." Tom Waits and Massive Attack collaborate on haunting, politically-charged new single Boots On The Ground referencing "the militarisation of police forces fusing with neo-fascist politics"

Waits’ first new material since 2011 is a dark collaboration with Massive Attack

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