BBC to stop broadcasting 'high risk' performances live after Bob Vylan Glastonbury row
Thursday, 3 July 2025 () The BBC has said it will no longer broadcast performances deemed "high risk" live following controversy over Bob Vylan's appearance at Glastonbury.
Bob Vylan’s now legendary set from West Holts Stage at Glastonbury on Friday 28th June 2025, during which he condemned the Israeli government’s treatment of the people of Palestine, and led the crowd in chants in support of the Palestinian people, and against the Israeli and IDF genocide of them.
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.
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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.
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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
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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