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Music trade bodies accuse BBC of ‘arbitrary’ changes after Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

Industry insiders cite free speech concerns, saying broadcaster overreacted by limiting live streaming of ‘high risk’ artists

The Guardian - UK

BBC director of music steps down after Bob Vylan Glastonbury controversy

The news of Lorna Clarke’s resignation as BBC's director of music comes after UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy condemned the "appalling and unacceptable scenes" that were broadcast during this year's Glastonbury festival.

Euronews

Rivals actor keen to return to set after being cleared of assault

Nigel Adams appeared before Bristol Crown Court on Monday.

Evening Standard

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Public Enemy’s Chuck D: ‘Bob Vylan ain’t got no tanks... You can’t really kill nobody with a guitar or a microphone’

INTERVIEW: The leader of hip-hop’s first great radical band talks to Sarfraz Manzoor about the ‘fight for peace and love by any means necessary’, why he won't refer to the US president by name, Elvis Presley, and ageism in hip-hop

The Independent UK

'Stupid': Journalists blast BBC after binning 'high risk' Glastonbury shows

Journalists speaking to the Sunday National have described the BBC as 'timid and cowardly' following a decision not to broadcast 'high risk'…

The National (Scotland)

Lisa Nandy questions lack of BBC sackings over Gaza war documentary

Culture secretary says BBC must ‘get a grip’ in wake of film featuring son of Hamas official and Bob Vylan Glastonbury row

The Guardian - UK

Lisa Nandy says she asked BBC why nobody was fired for airing Gaza documentary

A review looking into Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone is due to be published later this week.

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The Gaza discourse has been Vylanised – but that diversionary strategy just doesn’t work any more

Those appalled by Israel’s actions in Gaza, and the kind of media frenzy prompted by Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury appearance, are finding their voice, says Archie Bland, editor of the Guardian’s First Edition newsletter

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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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The National (Scotland)

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…

Evening Standard

What is a high-risk performer?

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

The National (Scotland)

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 ...

Euronews

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.

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Evening Standard

Weight-loss jabs on NHS may be rolled out ‘in high streets and shopping centres’

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said half his colleagues are taking weight-loss jabs.

The National (Scotland)

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

Evening Standard

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.

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

The Independent UK

Bob Vylan issues statement after being dropped from festival lineups

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