Aug 01, Kathmandu - Singapore police have confirmed that the British trip-hop band 'Massive Attack' will be prohibited from performing in Singapore in the future after their concert saw two members display a Palestinian flag on stage.

According to a police statement issued on Friday, during the concert held on Wednesday, two band members were issued a stern warning after they unfurled a Palestinian flag on stage. Additionally, they are now barred from re-entering Singapore. The identities of the band members have not been disclosed.

Singapore, known for strict laws on public assemblies and expressions, prohibits the public display of foreign flags, national symbols, or banners without government permission.

A viral video from the concert shows two band members waving a Palestinian flag on stage, with one of them shouting 'Free Palestine,' prompting the police to launch an investigation.

Following the investigation and consultation with government prosecutors, both members have been issued warnings and banned from entering Singapore in the future.

Singapore’s media regulatory authority is also conducting a separate investigation into whether the concert organizer violated licensing conditions.

Police stated that although the organizer accepted all licensing terms, the band members displayed foreign flags during the event. Based on this, it has been decided that the band will not be permitted to perform in Singapore again.

The concert organizer has not immediately responded to AFP's request for comments.

Massive Attack is known for openly supporting the Palestinian cause and criticizing Israeli military actions in Gaza. The band gained attention last April when their lead singer Robert Del Naja was among over 200 people detained during a protest at Trafalgar Square in London supporting the banned group 'Palestine Action.'

Singapore, renowned as a major concert destination in Southeast Asia, has recently hosted performances by international stars like Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Bruno Mars.

Authorities have warned against bringing foreign political issues into Singapore, urging all citizens and foreigners to maintain social harmony and respect the law, emphasizing that such actions could undermine social cohesion and governance.