In typical Singaporean fashion, anything controversial and potentially offensive gets struck out of the books — and it’ll be the same for the Queen of Pop’s first ever concert here.
Initially prohibited from even performing here back in 1993, Madonna will finally be making her Singapore debut next week. Even so, it’ll be rated R18 due to sexually suggestive content. According to the Media Development Authority (MDA), Madonna’s segment where she sings “Holy Water” is disallowed — a fact that has been confirmed by the concert’s investor as well as organisers Live Nation Lushington.
In a statement made last month, MDA deemed “Holy Water” to be a breach into religiously sensitive content, and the organisers have to comply to the license to allow the show to go on.
Religiously sensitive? Oh, very much so. The segment involves a multitude of half-naked pole dancers dressed up as nuns.
Live Nation Lushington confirmed in a statement that minor adjustments were made to Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour concert here.
Of course, nothing is stopping Madonna from suddenly breaking out into the song and performance when she’s already on stage on Feb 28. All hell would break lose of course in the aftermath, but it’ll be fun to watch.
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