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Who are Bob Vylan - the rap band who 'very much crossed the line' at Glastonbury with anti-IDF chant?

Sky News Sunday, 29 June 2025
Who are Bob Vylan - the rap band who 'very much crossed the line' at Glastonbury with anti-IDF chant?Musicians, especially punk acts, making headlines for their politics is nothing new.
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Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets [Video]

Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets

Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets Musicians making headlines for their politics isn't new, but this year’s Glastonbury featured two sets by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that riled politicians – including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Police are investigating both concerts. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/30/glastonbury-controversy-explained-police-investigate-kneecap-and-bob-vylan-sets Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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Bob Vylan act 'incitement to violence' say Tories [Video]

Bob Vylan act 'incitement to violence' say Tories

A shadow Tory minister has accused Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury of being "incitement to violence" as he condemned the BBC for broadcasting the controversial performance. Danny Kruger also called on the police to look at "where the charges should be brought". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Minister says BBC has ‘questions to answer’ over Bob Vylan [Video]

Minister says BBC has ‘questions to answer’ over Bob Vylan

Education minister Baroness Smith says the BBC has “questions to answer” over why it allowed a Glastonbury set by Bob Vylan containing discriminatory language to be broadcast. The BBC is facing questions after rapper Bob Vylan - of the rap punk duo - led crowds at the festival's West Holts Stage in chants of: "Free, free Palestine" and: "Death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)" on Saturday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Police drop criminal investigation into Kneecap after controversial Glastonbury performance [Video]

Police drop criminal investigation into Kneecap after controversial Glastonbury performance

Police drop criminal investigation into Kneecap after controversial Glastonbury performance Avon and Somerset Police say they will be taking “no further action” after reviewing video and audio footage from Kneecap’s set at Glastonbury. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/18/police-drop-criminal-investigation-into-kneecap-after-controversial-glastonbury-performanc Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 00:42Published
Whately condemns Glastonbury incitement and hate [Video]

Whately condemns Glastonbury incitement and hate

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately condemns rhetoric at Glastonbury, calling it “horrific” and saying music festivals should not be platforms for incitement or threats. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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