Multiple Grammy-winning English rock band Muse has explained why they dropped a popular song from their latest album when they played in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday.
"We chose to play ‘Resistance’ over ‘WAFF’ in Malaysia. A more poignant message given the circumstances ✌🏼❤️🏳️🌈💪🏼," wrote drummer Dominic Howard on his Instagram.
Notably, Howard's post included the rainbow flag, a symbol often used by the LGBT community.
This was likely a reference to the controversy surrounding the performance by British pop-rock band The 1975 a week prior at the Good Vibes Festival 2023 in Sepang, Selangor.
The 1975 headlined the first of the three-day event, which was eventually cancelled after frontman Matt Healy engaged in a long kiss with bassist Ross MacDonald mid-way through their set.
In the five shows prior in Europe, Muse had included both ‘Resistance’ and ‘We are F***ing F***ed’ (abbreviated as WAFF by Howard) in their setlist.
However, it is possible that dropping ‘WAFF’ was necessary to fulfil the Central Agency for Application for Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (Puspal) requirements.
Meanwhile, American singer-songwriter Lauv has called off both his sold-out shows at KLCC on Sept 6 and Sept 7 and the event organiser Live Nation is now offering refunds.
However, Lauv will still be proceeding with his Singapore show on Sept 5 and the Manila show on Sept 9.
According to Hype.my, there is speculation on social media that the cancellation was linked to what happened during the Good Vibes Festival.
Lauv came out as bisexual last month.
What about Coldplay?
This had also led to questions on whether Coldplay, a massively popular British rock band set to play its maiden Kuala Lumpur gig in November, will be cancelled as well.
Coldplay is known for its support for the LGBT community.
In May, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed Coldplay's decision to play in Malaysia.
Coldplay's gig is expected to benefit Malaysia's economy due to the expected influx of foreign concertgoers.
Singapore, for instance, is expecting a bonanza after it secured the band for six dates in January next year. - Mkini
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