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OPINION - The storm in a teacup over Bob Vylan has ignored this salient point

All that remains of the Glastonbury festival now is quite staggering piles of debris across the fields, much of it, from the looks of it, non-compostable. That and an almighty row over the Bob Vylan debacle.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets

Musicians making headlines for their politics isn't new, but this year’s Glastonbury featured two sets by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that riled politicians – including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Police are investigating both concerts.

Euronews · Jun 30, 2025

Photos show Glastonbury 2025 aftermath after thousands of fans leave festival site

The music extravaganza will have a fallow year in 2026

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

Rod Stewart joined by trio of veteran superstars for rousing Glastonbury set

He was also joined by the festival’s founder, Sir Michael Eavis, who was wheeled on to the stage by his daughter.

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2025

Glastonbury says chants by Bob Vylan ‘crossed the line’ as police assess footage

The punk performer on Saturday led crowds on the festival’s West Holts Stage in chants of ‘Death, death to the IDF’.

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2025

Streeting condemns anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury but says ‘Israel should get its own house in order’

Minister says BBC and festival organisers have questions to answer over broadcasting of chants during Bob Vylan set

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2025

BBC says it will not show Neil Young’s Glastonbury Festival headline set live

The BBC has confirmed it will not show Neil Young’s headline set at Glastonbury Festival live. Here's why

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2025

BBC says it will not show Neil Young’s Glastonbury Festival headline set live

The 79-year-old is due to perform on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm on Saturday night with his band the Chrome Hearts.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

Michael Eavis: people who disagree with Glastonbury’s politics can go elsewhere

This year’s festival is expected to be politically charged with focus on Middle East tensions and Kneecap controversy

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

‘I don’t care if it cost me $1m’: How much does Glastonbury pay artists to perform at the festival?

As the festival returns to Worthy Farm, so too does the curiosity around how much organisers pay for performances on its biggest stages

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025