English trip-hop pioneers formed in Bristol in 1988; duo since 1999.
Massive Attack has been banned from returning to Singapore after two members displayed a Palestinian flag and shouted "Free Palestine" during a July 29 concert at the Star Theatre. Singapore police have issued the pair stern warnings, the media regulator has said it will refuse future performance licences and the band faces an entry ban and possible licensing penalties.
Two New York Times articles report that activists confronted Israeli Gaza blockade and a Singapore concert ended with authorities detaining attendees for displaying a Palestinian flag. The events underscore ongoing friction over Gaza aid and political symbols abroad, with officials citing laws on foreign flags and public gatherings.
Protests have intensified as Labour leader Andy Burnham is urged to lift the ban on Palestine Action after the group was proscribed in 2025. Silent vigils near the Labour conference in Liverpool see hundreds arrested under terrorism offences while activists call for de-proscription and for a shift in UK policy on Israel and Gaza.
Protesters outside the Labour conference in Liverpool have been arrested under the Terrorism Act for displaying signs in support of Palestine Action, a group proscribed by the government. Police say rights to protest are respected while planning and enforcement aim to keep the public safe. The 2026 demonstrations have drawn pensioners, professionals and celebrities to demand de-proscription and protest rights.