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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.

International Business Times UK

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

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.

Evening Standard

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BBC music boss reportedly steps back from duties after Bob Vylan set decision

Following the incident, the BBC confirmed it would no longer live stream acts it deems ‘high risk’.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Sleeping at Glastonbury Festival in a heatwave was brutal — here's what actually worked

How I slept well for six nights at Glastonbury Festival — even during a heatwave. Here's how I did it...

Tom’s Guide

Israel’s actions offend us more than Bob Vylan

Letters: Readers on the controversy over the rap group’s appearance at Glastonbury festival, livestreamed by the BBC

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Senior BBC staff told to 'step back' from duties following Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

A NUMBER of senior staff have been told by the BBC to "step back" from their day-to-day duties on music and live events following the…

The National (Scotland)

What is a high-risk performer?

Seven acts including Bob Vylan were classed as “high-risk” before Glastonbury, according to the BBC

Evening Standard

10 stunning Zara McDermott Glastonbury photos with Louis Tomlinson spark fan backlash

Zara McDermott faces backlash for posing in 'Coachella-style' photos at her first Glastonbury with Louis Tomlinson. Fans call her out, but others defend her right to enjoy and share her experience.

International Business Times UK

BBC complaints hit four-year high after Bob Vylan's 'death to IDF' chant

THE BBC received more complaints about Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance than any other issue in more than four years ...

The National (Scotland)

Fontaines D.C. bring pro-Palestine group on stage at Roskilde festival in Denmark

This move by Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. comes as both Kneecap and Bob Vylan are under investigation by the police for their pro-Palestine comments at Glastonbury 2025. The BBC, official broadcasters for Glastonbury, has now said it will no longer live broadcast "high risk" performances.

Euronews

BBC drops 'high risk' live performances following Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

THE BBC has said it will no longer broadcast or live stream performances it deems “high risk” following Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set

The National (Scotland)

BBC will no longer live stream ‘high risk’ music acts after Bob Vylan incident

The statement apologised for the group’s “deplorable behaviour” after frontman Bobby Vylan led crowds in controversial chants.

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The Independent UK

BBC will no longer live stream ‘high risk’ music acts after Bob Vylan Glastonbury row

Statement apologised for the group’s ‘deplorable behaviour’ after frontman Bobby Vylan led crowds in controversial chants

The Guardian - UK

BBC to drop ‘high risk’ live performances after Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

Broadcaster admits making mistakes before and during punk duo’s show in which they chanted ‘death to the IDF’

Evening Standard

BBC to scrap 'high risk' performances after Bob Vylan Glastonbury backlash

‘We deeply regret that such offensive and deplorable behaviour appeared on the BBC’, the broadcaster has said

Evening Standard

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams aura cleansing at NYC Downlow: How the celebs do Glastonbury

Partying ‘til dawn, dancefloor snogs and some curious smoking area habits

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International Business Times UK

Did Glastonbury Just End Bob Vylan's Tour? Radar Festival, US Venues Pull Out After Anti-Israel Chant

Bob Vylan face cancelled shows, legal investigations, and visa issues after chanting 'Death to the IDF' at Glastonbury, sparking backlash and political fallout.

The Independent UK

Police investigate Bob Vylan over ‘death to IDF’ call at gig before Glastonbury

The Met Police are investigating comments ‘allegedly made during a concert at Alexandra Palace earlier this year’.

Evening Standard

Police investigate Bob Vylan over ‘death to IDF’ call at London gig before Glastonbury

Metropolitan Police investigate comments ‘allegedly made during a concert at Alexandra Palace earlier this year’

The Guardian - UK

BBC boss offers to meet Jewish staff over Bob Vylan performance

Tim Davie tells staff that comments during Glastonbury show streamed live by BBC were ‘deeply offensive and totally unacceptable’

Metal Hammer

Why is everyone talking about Bob Vylan? Glastonbury festival's biggest controversy explained

London punk-grime duo Bob Vylan are the subjects of a criminal investigation following their set at Glastonbury. This is the story behind the biggest talking point of this year's festival

The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury ticket cost has damaged the festival’s diversity

Letter: Attending a festival has become another part of the social and cultural life of the country from which working people increasingly risk being cut off, writes Huw Roberts

The Guardian - UK

Bob Vylan performance at Manchester festival cancelled amid Glastonbury row

Punk rap duo dropped as headliners for Radar festival as police investigate anti-IDF chant at Glastonbury

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