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ReleaseFirst reported 2 aug, 17:03 / 5 outlets
Massive Attack banned from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag
The band's members were detained and questioned by police following their July 29 performance at the Star Theatre.
Headline written by Le Raver across 5 outlets. Each outlet’s own headline is on its report below.
The story
- During the concert, audience members chanted "Free Palestine" before the band displayed the flag onstage.Reported by DJ Mag and Electronic Groove
- Singapore police detained band members, isolated and questioned them separately, and temporarily confiscated some passports.Reported by DJ Mag and Electronic Groove
- Two band members were issued stern warnings for breaching laws on displaying foreign flags, and future Massive Attack performances in Singapore will not be approved.
- The band stated they did not believe displaying the flag of a UN-recognised state violated any law.Reported by DJ Mag and Electronic Groove
Neutral summary of what outlets reported. It points to the sources below, it does not replace them.
Coverage breakdown
5 sources
2 original reporting
3 ran the press release
How this story was covered
5 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published 2 Aug, 17:03. EDM Identity published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over 22h 36m. Of the 5 reports Le Raver has classified, 2 carried original reporting and 3 ran the press release. That is 5 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.
How it unfolded
- 2 Aug, 17:03EDM IdentityFirstMassive Attack Detained in Singapore for Displaying Palestinian Flag
- 3 Aug, 12:30Electronic Groove+19h 26mMassive Attack responds after Singapore detention over Palestinian flag
- 3 Aug, 15:39We Rave You+22h 36mMassive Attack banned from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag on stage
- Filed 11 aug, 23:26 · outlet published no timestampDJ MagMassive Attack speak out after ban from Singapore over on-stage Palestine flag display
- Filed 11 aug, 23:26 · outlet published no timestampMixmagMassive Attack banned from Singapore following Palestine flag display
Sources, in order of reporting
5 outletsThe band was detained by police, questioned separately, and some of the band were subjected to room searches and temporary passport confiscations
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