Day 2 and 3 to proceed as scheduled, The 1975 failed to comply to performance guidelines - Good Vibes statement

KUAL A LUMPUR - The 1975 performance had to be cut short due to non-compliance with local performance guidelines, Good Vibes Festival said in a statement.

It said the festival will proceed as scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

Good Vibes stated that those with Friday single-day festival wristband was now able to attend Saturday or Sunday’s performance.

It said the concertgoers will only need to present Friday’s single-day wristband at the main entrance for entry.

“To those who attended on Friday, July 21, 2023, we understand your disappointment. We hope to see you on Sunday.

“Good Vibes Festival has always been dedicated to providing enjoyable music experiences and we sincerely appreciate your continued support.

“We eagerly anticipate your presence on Saturday and Sunday,” the statement read.

The British band was removed off stage after its frontman Matt Healy and bandmate Ross MacDonald kissed on-stage during their set late Friday night.

Before the apparent “show of protest”, Healy was expressing his disappointment about the country’s stand on the LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Trans) community.

The three-day event from July 21 to 23 is Good Vibes 10th-anniversary edition.

Among those headlining the festival today includes Sabrina Carpenter, Daniel Caesar, Cassian, Jake Scott and Goldfish x Jhin x WH.

Saturday’s performance include The Kid Laroi, Porter Robinson and Forceparkbois, while Sunday’s stars are The Strokes, Ty Dolla Sign, Peach Tree Rascalls, Hujan and Talitha.