US EditionGlastonbury organiser Emily Eavis says anti-IDF chants 'crossed a line' and no place at festival for 'hate speech'
- On Sunday morning, Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis condemned Bob Vylan’s chants, reminding everyone there is no place for hate speech, while police review footage of the performance.
- During their Saturday set, Bobby Vylan led chants of 'Death, death to the IDF' at the West Holts Stage, with BBC streaming warning about discriminatory language.
- Avon and Somerset Police review footage, CAA plans to complain to the BBC, and Lisa Nandy raised concerns with the director general over broadcast decisions.
- Following the BBC broadcast, the network warned viewers about offensive language and will not offer the set on demand, reflecting its live coverage policy.
- Amid high tensions over free-speech boundaries, many question how Glastonbury will balance eclectic line-ups with responsibility for live and streamed performances.
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While the largest music festival in the United Kingdom has always had a political dimension, the 2025 edition has embarrassed the public broadcaster, who rebroadcasts live performances. The subject: slogans scanned by the band Bob Vylan.
'Death to the IDF': UK police may launch probe on anti-Israel chants by Glastonbury artists
"Video evidence will be assessed by officers to determine whether any offenses may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation," the police statement said.
Simon Wiesenthal Center Slams Glastonbury’s “Bland Response” To Bob Vylan’s “Death To The IDF” Chant
Although Glastonbury and the BBC have condemned Bob Vylan‘s onstage comments at the England music festival, at least one Jewish human rights organization is not satisfied with the response. Jim Berk, CEO of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, called out both the festival and the network for providing a platform for the “disgraceful” performance, in which Vylan led the crowd in chants of “death to the IDF” and “free Palestine.” “It was sickening, da…
DOJ Task Force Seeks to Prevent 'Violent Antisemitic Rhetoric' at Bob Vylan U.S. Tour, Leo Terrell Says
The DOJ Task Force to Combat Antisemitism aims to determine what measures are available to “prevent the promotion of violent antisemitic rhetoric in the United States” after violent chants by punk duo Bob Vylan this weekend at the Glastonbury Festival, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Leo Terrell posted Sunday on X. Bob Vylan singer Pascal Robinson-Foster on Saturday led the Glastonbury crowd in chants of “Death to the IDF,” “Free Pal…
'Crossed a line': Glastonbury organisers, UK PM condemn Bob Vylan chants at festival - Overpasses For America
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Glastonbury organisers say they are appalled by on-stage chanting against the Israeli military during a performance at the festival by punk-rap duo Bob Vylan. During their show on Saturday (local time), the duo chanted “Death, death, to the IDF” in reference to the Israel Defence Forces, the formal name of the Israeli military. United Kingdom police said they were considering whether to launch an investigation …
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