Singapore arrests Massive Attack members over Palestinian flag at 29 July concert

British band Massive Attack performed in Singapore on 29 July 2026. At the close of the concert, members waved a Palestinian flag on stage. The band later said they were arrested by Singaporean authorities immediately after the performance.

Massive Attack reported that police isolated and interrogated each member separately. The band also said they have been prohibited from performing in Singapore in the future. The reports do not specify how long the interrogation lasted or what charges, if any, were brought.

The band’s account of the incident was published by multiple outlets. None of the digests below include a response from Singaporean authorities or an explanation for the arrest and ban.

How the outlets covered the incident

Noticias de Navarra, Deia and Noticias de Gipuzkoa each carried a digest that led on the arrest and interrogation. All three stated that the band was detained for waving the Palestinian flag. None mentioned the band’s claim that they were isolated during questioning or that future performances were banned.

Meneame.net’s digest included the band’s statement that members were isolated and interrogated separately. It also reported that the band chanted "Free Palestine" during the concert and that Singapore has banned them from future performances. The digest did not specify whether the ban applies to the band as a whole or to individual members.

What the coverage left out

None of the digests below include a statement from Singaporean authorities on the reason for the arrest or the ban. The duration of the interrogation and whether any charges were filed are also not reported.