Massive Attack used live facial recognition technology on concertgoers, turning surveillance into provocative art that sparked debate about privacy.

This wasn’t subtle venue security—your biometric data became part of the artistic statement, whether you consented or not.

Social media erupted with bewildered reactions from attendees. Some praised the band for forcing a conversation about surveillance that most people avoid, while others expressed discomfort with the unexpected data capture. The split reactions confirmed the band’s provocative intent had landed exactly as designed.