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Bob Vylan and Kneecap face criminal probe as BBC Glastonbury coverage criticised

The BBC expressed regret on Monday at not pulling its livestream of Bob Vylan’s ‘unacceptable’ set.

Evening Standard

Criminal investigation launched into Kneecap and Bob Vylan Glastonbury shows

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The Independent UK

Voices: Glastonbury wouldn’t be Glastonbury without a political protest

COMMENT: The row over Bob Vylan’s ‘death chant’ ignores the truth about the festival’s deep political roots, says Mark Beaumont. Countercultural protests have always been a central part of its appeal

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See the full lists of acts who made political statements at Glastonbury 2025

Here are some of the acts who shared their views with audiences at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, from Kneecap to Rod Stewart

The National (Scotland)

Glastonbury mixed pop and politics long before the Bob Vylan controversy

The Glastonbury Festival is making headlines for controversy rather than music

The Independent UK

BBC admits it should have pulled coverage of Bob Vylan ‘death to the IDF’ Glastonbury chant

Ofcom said the BBC has ‘questions to answer’ over its broadcast of Bob Vylan’s ‘death to the IDF’ chant

The Independent UK

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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Bob Vylan rapper doubles down on Glastonbury anti-Israel tirade and says he's been 'inundated with messages of support and hatred'

Bobby Vylan led crowds at the West Holts Stage in a controversial chant of ‘death, death to the IDF’

Evening Standard

On-screen warnings on Bob Vylan set ‘not good enough’ says minister

The Prime Minister has said there is ‘no excuse’ for the chanting.

Evening Standard

BBC should have cut live feed of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance, says minister

On-screen warnings didn’t go far enough, says Baroness Jacqui Smith

The Independent UK

Amyl & The Sniffers Sound Off On Palestine, J.K. Rowling & AI During Glastonbury Set

Amyl & The Sniffers didn't pull any punches as they took the stage in Glastonbury in a fiery set that keeps on giving.

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BBC issues statement after making decision to air Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance

Belfast band’s set, which included anti-Keir Starmer and pro-Palestine chants, was not aired live by the broadcaster

The Independent UK

Rod Stewart joined by trio of veteran superstars for rousing Glastonbury set

He was also joined by the festival’s founder, Sir Michael Eavis, who was wheeled on to the stage by his daughter.

Evening Standard

Nadine Shah plays voices of Gaza children during Glastonbury set

Nadine Shah also read an open letter from Artist for Palestine UK in her set on the Other Stage at Worthy Farm

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Bob Vylan: What to know about the rap duo at the centre of Glastonbury controversy

Their performance is being assessed by the police and has been condemned by the BBC

The Independent UK

Glastonbury says it’s ‘appalled’ by Bob Vylan’s controversial performance

Festival organisers say musician’s comments ‘very much crossed a line’

Evening Standard

Glastonbury - Saturday review: a day of political controversy (and some music)

4/5 A day in which Charli xcx and Doechii attracted the crowds, it was controversial moments by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that made the headlines

The Guardian - UK

Streeting condemns anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury but says ‘Israel should get its own house in order’

Minister says BBC and festival organisers have questions to answer over broadcasting of chants during Bob Vylan set

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The Independent UK

BBC hits out at Bob Vylan’s ‘deeply offensive’ Glastonbury set

‘We have no plans to make it available on demand,’ broadcaster said

The Independent UK

Fresh controversy erupts over Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance

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The National (Scotland)

Police 'examining' Kneecap and Bob Vylan Glastonbury Festival performances

POLICE are assessing videos of comments made by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury during their performances on Saturday ...

Evening Standard

Strictly star Michelle Tsiakkas left ‘traumatised’ after broad daylight robbery in London

The professional dancer was heading to the dentist when a man on an electric bike snatched her phone near Covent Garden

The Independent UK

Police examining Glastonbury performances labelled ‘hateful’ and ‘grotesque’

Performing in the coveted Sunday legends slot this year is Sir Rod Stewart.

Evening Standard

Charli XCX brings Brat back to Glastonbury in electric performance

US singer Gracie Abrams performed the viral Apple dance during her set.

Evening Standard

The Script pay tribute to late guitarist Mark Sheehan during Glastonbury set

Sheehan died in April 2023.

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