KUALA LUMPUR: Music Malaysia commended the government for taking stern action against British band The 1975 over their distasteful behaviour at the Good Vibes Festival yesterday.
But they hoped there would be no knee-jerk reactions that could complicate future events.
"We strongly condemn the actions of this group, and at the same time, hope that there will be no knee-jerk reactions to introduce new rules and regulations governing concerts just because of this isolated incident by an unruly group that has left many Malaysian music fans disgusted by their bad behaviour," said Music Malaysia chairman Datuk Freddie Fernandez.
Music Malaysia, a confederation of 15 associations in the industry, urged local promoters to inform all foreign acts that will perform in the country to abide by Malaysia's performance rules and regulations.
He said performers who disagreed with the regulations should refrain from coming to Malaysia.
"From what we can see, the band's spokesman was not happy with the rules and regulations imposed on the band by the Malaysian authorities, which were conveyed by the local promoter, and instead of adhering to them, the spokesman for the group showed his defiance and chose to insult the government in a tirade replete with profanities.
"I urge all promoters in the country to inform foreign artistes who they intend to invite here that there are rules to follow. If they do not agree with the rules, then it would be better not to come here at all.
"We do not need a repeat of such incidents where one unruly performer can tarnish the good name of the country, which has been very supportive of music and concerts by foreign artistes for more than five decades now."
During The 1975's performance at the music festival yesterday, frontman Matty Healy gave a speech with profanities directed at the government about the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issue.
The band's performance was the last one for the first day of the Good Vibes Festival.
During the band's performance, Healy was seen holding a bottle of wine, lighting a cigarette and spitting on stage.
In between songs, Healy also made some remarks about not being in the mood to perform.
After performing the first song, he snatched the organiser's drone camera that flew above the concertgoers and onto the stage.
He then smashed the device to the ground and said, "You push me, I'll push back. Do not fly a robot to my face."
After performing two songs and making his speech, Healy, who appeared intoxicated, kissed the band's male guitarist. He then continued performing.
"Okay, that's it from us, guys. We're banned from Kuala Lumpur," he said before leaving the stage.
The three-day music festival was set to showcase more than 40 international and local acts.