Good Vibes Festival Organisers Seek Damages From The 1975 Over Fiasco
"The band's actions intentionally contravened the agreement they had with FSA for their performance at GVF 2023," reads the statement issued by the organisers.
By Tamara Jayne — 07 Aug 2023, 05:27 PM
Future Sound Asia (FSA), the organisers behind Good Vibes Festival 2023 (GVF 2023), has issued Letters of Claim to English pop-rock band The 1975 following the recent debacle
The organisers are demanding that the band acknowledge their liability and compensate FSA for the damages incurred during the festival.
According to an official statement by FSA, if the band fails to do so, the organisers will pursue legal proceedings in the Courts of England.
Reiterating their stance on the matter, FSA expressed their strong disapproval of the band's behaviour during their performance at GVF 2023
"In particular, lead singer Matthew Timothy Healy's use of abusive language, equipment damage, and indecent stage behaviour not only flagrantly breached local guidelines and Malaysian laws but also tarnished the reputation of the 10-year-old festival," read the statement.
"The band's actions intentionally contravened the agreement they had with FSA for their performance at GVF 2023. This breach led to the festival's cancellation, resulting in significant financial losses for FSA and negatively impacting local artistes and businesses that depended on the festival's success — affecting the livelihoods of many Malaysians," it continued.
FSA added that it will "remain unwavering in its commitment to fostering vibrant live music experiences in Malaysia" and will ensure full compliance with local laws and regulations.
