Netizens previously questioned the organiser's decision, considering Bunkface's pro-government stance being an antithesis to Green Day's anti-establishment activism.
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This is after a screenshot of an email from the concert organiser, Live Nation Malaysia, circulated on Twitter last Monday . Live Nation informed that the reason Bunkface won’t be performing was due to logistical, scheduling, and production adjustments.Green Day fans rejoice at Bunkface cancellation Some local fans online have expressed their joy towards the news, as the announcement to place Bunkface as the opening act for Green Day back in January was heavily scrutinised.
Not only that, Bunkface also received flak back in 2020 for sparking controversy through their original song Akhir Zaman, which translates to The End of Times.
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