US EditionBob Vylan No Longer Supporting Gogol Bordello on Tour Dates
EUROPE, JUL 14 – Bob Vylan withdrew from Gogol Bordello's European tour after backlash over their Glastonbury chant against the Israel Defence Forces, leading to multiple tour cancellations and visa revocation.
- On July 14, London punk-rap duo Bob Vylan announced they would no longer be joining Gogol Bordello for their forthcoming tour across Europe, following controversy surrounding their performance at Glastonbury.
- The decision followed backlash from Bob Vylan’s June Glastonbury set, where they led chants including 'death to the Israel Defence Forces' and expressed support for Palestine, sparking venue cancellations and investigations.
- Gogol Bordello parted ways with Bob Vylan for their performance in Cologne after promoters and venues in Germany canceled Bob Vylan's involvement; although the bands resumed talks following further explanations, logistical challenges prevented Bob Vylan from rejoining the tour.
- Bob Vylan issued a detailed statement clarifying they oppose violence against any race and that they withdrew from the tour due to 'logistical complications' amid efforts to find solutions that ultimately failed.
- The fallout included revoked U.S. visas, canceled festival slots, public debate with figures like Damon Albarn calling it a 'spectacular misfire,' and positions from groups condemning or defending the duo, highlighting ongoing tensions.
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First of all, Bob Vylan's concerts in Germany have been canceled. Now the full participation of the duo in the European tour of the US band Gogol Bordello falls into the water. Nevertheless, the band, which caused indignation with an anti-Israeli slogan, wants to be on stage again soon.
After the appearances in Germany have been cancelled, the duo's complete participation in the European tour of the US band Gogol Bordello falls into the water. Nevertheless, the British want to be on stage again soon.
In autumn the duo Bob Vylan was to go on a European tour. According to anti-Israeli slogans the performances in Germany were cancelled. Now it is clear: the complete tour in the pre-program of the band Gogol Bordello falls flat.
Bob Vylan No Longer Supporting Gogol Bordello on Tour Dates
Bob Vylan will no longer join Gogol Bordello on their upcoming European tour, both acts confirmed Monday (July 14), following the fallout from Bob Vylan’s controversial Glastonbury set last month. The London-based punk-rap duo first announced their departure via Instagram, citing “logistical complications” as the official reason. “We have decided not to join our friends Gogol Bordello on their upcoming European tour,” they wrote. “However, w…
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