Massive Attack have called being banned from Singapore a “surreal experience” after displaying a Palestinian flag during their show. On Wednesday, the English trip-hop collective – whose current line-up includes Robert “3D” Del Naja and Grant “Daddy G” Marshall – played a show at the Star Theatre. However, after unfurling and displaying a Palestinian flag while performing, they were the subject of a police investigation, which led to them being banned from the country. The band then added that the “surreal experience” was a “reminder of the importance of defending universal human rights and freedom of expression, wherever those rights are threatened”. The Singapore Police Force has been contacted for comment.