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Glastonbury mixed pop and politics long before the Bob Vylan controversy

During the June 28 set at Worthy Farm, Bob Vylan led chants of 'Free, free Palestine' and 'Death, death to the IDF,' sparking widespread controversy and police review.
Glastonbury's 1970 founding rooted in activism, with recent Gaza war tensions fueling politically charged performances since 2025.
The BBC admitted it should have cut the broadcast of the on-air chants, and Avon and Somerset Police began reviewing footage to assess possible offenses.
Authorities launched a criminal investigation into Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set, prompting UTA to drop the duo amid industry fallout over their chants.
Over its five-decade history, Glastonbury's activism spans supporting nuclear disarmament in the 1980s and coinciding with the 2016 Brexit referendum, reflecting its enduring protest tradition.

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The Telegraph

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Justice demands that Connolly and Vylan are held to the same standard

If social media posts are to be policed, then so too should hate speech from a Glastonbury stage

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Novara Media

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BBC Caught in Bob Vylan Glastonbury Controversy

Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury chant sparks free speech debate. Plus: Keir Starmer is still facing a significant rebellion on changes to disability benefits, Peter Thiel’s worrying ambitions for humanity and Palestine Action say it will start legal proceedings to challenge the UK government’s plans to ban the group. With Michael Walker, Helena(NoJusticeMTG) and Eli Adie.…

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Nolte: Bob Vylan Dropped by Talent Agency for Anti-Jewish Rant at Festival

The British rap duo Bob Vylan has been dumped by their major talent agency, UTA, for antisemitic rants during a Glastonbury music festival.

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Scandal at Glastonbury: calls for the murder of the Israeli military were shouted from the stage: EADaily

EADaily, June 30th, 2025. The legendary Glastonbury Rock Festival (UK) this year was involved in a scandal over the musicians of the Bob Vylan duo, who shouted calls for the killing of the Israeli army. The festival was held from 25 to 29 June in Somerset County, the event was broadcast live by the BBC media corporation.

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www.t-online.de

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Cologne Appearance Despite Anti-Semitism Scandal? Bob Vylan Splits with Controversial Statements

After anti-Semitic slogans at the Glastonbury Festival, British rap duo Bob Vylan is internationally acclaimed. Nevertheless, the band is scheduled to perform in Cologne in September.

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