Artist or activist? For Juliet Stevenson and her husband, Gaza leaves them with no choice Film-maker Hugh Brody hopes to honour his mother, a Holocaust survivor, with a show of solidarity for Palestine The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025
Manchester council tight-lipped on whether Kneecap to be dropped from Wythenshawe Park lineup Exclusive: Irish rap trio due to support Fontaines DC in August but it is understood they may be pulled over ‘safety concerns’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025
Bob Vylan announce another last-minute gig amid post-Glastonbury investigations The punk duo are being investigated by Avon and Somerset Police over their Glastonbury Festival set. Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025
Bob Vylan frontman warns ‘you’ll get me in trouble’ after crowd’s IDF chants Audience at sold-out London gig told ‘every other chant is fine’ amid police investigation into Glastonbury performance The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025
Bobby Vylan warns fans repeating IDF chant will cause him ‘trouble’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
Royal Mail given go ahead to slash second class deliveries to just three a week Ofcom gives all clear to historic reduction in postal deliveries to save money for Royal Mail’s loss making letters service Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025
Royal Mail given green light to scrap second-class post on Saturdays The regulator said that from July 28, Royal Mail will be allowed to deliver second-class post on alternate days from Monday to Friday only. Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025
Bobby Vylan tells fans to stop IDF chants at first UK gig since Glastonbury The group are being investigated by police following comments made during their Glastonbury set. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
Bob Vylan frontman urges fans to stop IDF chants in first gig since Glastonbury controversy Bobby Vylan told fans at a sold-out surprise gig in London on Wednesday night they had to be careful after police launched an investigation into the group following comments he made at Glastonbury The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025
Bob Vylan tell fans to stop 'death to IDF' chants at surprise London gig after Glastonbury backlash The punk duo performed a surprise gig in Soho on Wednesday, their first in the UK since appearing at Glastonbury Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
Bob Vylan announce last-minute London gig amid Glastonbury police investigations The investigation was launched after frontman led crowds in chants of ‘death to the IDF’ The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025
Bob Vylan announce last-minute 100 Club gig amid post-Glastonbury police investigations The new show at the venue in London’s Oxford Street was announced in a short Instagram post by the band Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
Lisa Nandy aide 'drafted note saying BBC is institutionally antisemitic' AN aide to Lisa Nandy drafted a memo for the Culture Secretary saying that the BBC is “institutionally antisemitic”. The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2025
Music trade bodies accuse BBC of ‘arbitrary’ changes after Bob Vylan Glastonbury set Industry insiders cite free speech concerns, saying broadcaster overreacted by limiting live streaming of ‘high risk’ artists The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025
Euronews · Jul 7, 2025 BBC director of music steps down after Bob Vylan Glastonbury controversy The news of Lorna Clarke’s resignation as BBC's director of music comes after UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy condemned the "appalling and unacceptable scenes" that were broadcast during this year's Glastonbury festival.
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025 Rivals actor keen to return to set after being cleared of assault Nigel Adams appeared before Bristol Crown Court on Monday.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025 Public Enemy’s Chuck D: ‘Bob Vylan ain’t got no tanks... You can’t really kill nobody with a guitar or a microphone’ INTERVIEW: The leader of hip-hop’s first great radical band talks to Sarfraz Manzoor about the ‘fight for peace and love by any means necessary’, why he won't refer to the US president by name, Elvis Presley, and ageism in hip-hop
The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2025 'Stupid': Journalists blast BBC after binning 'high risk' Glastonbury shows Journalists speaking to the Sunday National have described the BBC as 'timid and cowardly' following a decision not to broadcast 'high risk'…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025 Lisa Nandy questions lack of BBC sackings over Gaza war documentary Culture secretary says BBC must ‘get a grip’ in wake of film featuring son of Hamas official and Bob Vylan Glastonbury row
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025 Lisa Nandy says she asked BBC why nobody was fired for airing Gaza documentary A review looking into Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone is due to be published later this week.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025 The Gaza discourse has been Vylanised – but that diversionary strategy just doesn’t work any more Those appalled by Israel’s actions in Gaza, and the kind of media frenzy prompted by Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury appearance, are finding their voice, says Archie Bland, editor of the Guardian’s First Edition newsletter
International Business Times UK · Jul 4, 2025 Who Are Bob Vylan? 10 Powerful Photos That Show How the Punk Duo Shocked Glastonbury 2025 Bob Vylan, a London punk-rap duo, caused a stir at Glastonbury 2025 by leading chants like 'Free, free Palestine' and 'Death, death to the IDF' on June 28. The BBC's live broadcast garnered harsh criticism, resulting in a police investigation, official condemnation, and the revocation of their US visas.
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025 Kneecap suggested as ‘secret set’ to replace Bob Vylan at Manchester festival Bob Vylan were dropped from Radar festival in Manchester after their performance at Glastonbury.
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025 Wet Leg singer says Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury reaction is ‘messed up’ Rhian Teasdale says she feels it is ‘powerful’ for artists to speak up.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 BBC music head steps back from duties after Bob Vylan broadcast – report Other senior BBC staff are also said to have temporarily relinquished their roles