A London judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit against the British band The 1975 over the lead singer’s gay kiss that led Malaysian authorities to shut down a music festival.

The 1975 band members not liable for Malaysian festival closure, judge rules - Lead singer Matty Healy kissed a bandmate after a ‘profanity-laden speech’ at a 2023 show which angered Malaysian authorities.

Organiser of Good Vibes Festival was seeking US$2.4 million in losses after singer Matty Healy kissed male bassist at 2023 Kuala Lumpur show Members of the British band The 1975 cannot be held personally liable for losses of a Malaysian music festival that was shut down by authorities after lead singer Matty Healy kissed a male bandmate on stage,