US EditionCriminal investigation launched into Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan
- Police have started formal inquiries into the performances by punk duo Bob Vylan and hip-hop group Kneecap at the Glastonbury Festival on June 28, 2025, held at Worthy Farm in Somerset, England.
- The investigation was prompted by Bob Vylan's contentious chants advocating for Palestinian freedom and expressing hostility towards the Israeli military, alongside Kneecap's political activism and vocal backing of the Palestinian cause.
- Avon and Somerset Police reviewed video and audio footage from both acts, stated further enquiries are required, recorded a public order incident, and appointed a senior detective to lead the probe.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the performances as "appalling hate speech" and demanded an explanation from the BBC, which expressed regret for not taking down the live stream.
- The events sparked calls for Kneecap's removal from Glastonbury, prompted criticism from the Israeli Embassy, and raised wider questions about festival policies and broadcaster responsibilities.
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Britain probes punk rap duo's 'anti-Israel' chant
British police on Monday launched a criminal investigation into musical duo Bob Vylan and Irish rap band Kneecap's gigs at the Glastonbury music festival after they led chanting against the Israeli military and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The police are investigating "comments made on stage" by both groups for possible public order offences after reviewing video footage and audio from their performances, the Avon and Somerset regional police fo…
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The AgeKneecap, Bob Vylan Glastonbury gigs under criminal investigation
The US also revoked the visas for the rap punk duo Bob Vylan ahead of a planned American tour after they led crowds of music fans in chanting “death” to the Israeli military.
'I said what I said': Bob Vylan defends Glastonbury set as police launch criminal probe - Overpasses For America
Key Points Police are investigating Glastonbury acts over chants targeting Israel and Keir Starmer. The BBC said it regretted not stopping the livestream of Bob Vylan’s set at Glastonbury. The United States has revoked visas for Bob Vylan band members. British police has launched a criminal investigation into musical duo Bob Vylan and Irish rap band Kneecap’s gigs at the Glastonbury music festival after they led chanting against the Israeli mil…
The police opened a criminal investigation into the actions of Bob Vylan and Kneecap gangs at the Glastonbury festival. Bob Vylan has two dates in Portugal and action "keep it, for now, without change".
Anti-Israel chants at historic Glastonbury music festival cause political uproar - Criticism from Starmer - BBC live broadcast also under fire
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