Were the 1975 right to speak out in Malaysia?

Jul 31, 2023, 06:00 AM

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last week, including the debate surrounding comments made by The 1975’s frontman Matty Healy on stage in Malaysia regarding the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws, and the latest developments in the battle over who will run the Leadmill music venue in Sheffield. 

SECTION TIMES
01: The 1975 (00:12:00)
02: The Leadmill (00:24:58)
(Timings may be slightly different due to adverts)

STORIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK
The 1975 cancel performances in Asia after being banned from Malaysia
Ten artists and vendors set to sue The 1975 over Good Vibes Festival cancellation
Save The Leadmill campaign ramps up ahead of September licensing committee meeting

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