‘Not welcome visitors’: US revokes visas of Bob Vylan over ‘death chant' incident at Glastonbury; UK police launches investigation
Monday, 30 June 2025 () The US State Department revoked the visas of British punk duo Bob Vylan after their Glastonbury performance, where they allegedly led chants perceived as glorifying violence against the Israeli military. This action, prompted by widespread criticism and a police investigation, raises free speech concerns while being defended as a matter of national policy.
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...
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..
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..
Monday, 30 June 2025 ()
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