Glastonbury festival’s breadth makes it great value for money I had virtually continuous access to a wide range of events, fuelled by my own food and drink (unlike most festivals), writes Beth Saunders The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025
Here’s why the Oasis reunion is the sign of a Britpop summer ANALYSIS: With Pulp at Glastonbury and the Gallaghers reunited, it feels like there's something in the air again, writes Glenn Fosbraey The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025
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 · Jul 4, 2025
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 · Jul 4, 2025
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 · Jul 4, 2025
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 · Jul 4, 2025
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 · Jul 4, 2025
Sleeping at Glastonbury Festival in a heatwave was brutal — here's what actually worked How I slept well for six nights at Glastonbury Festival — even during a heatwave. Here's how I did it... Tom’s Guide · Jul 3, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025
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… The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2025
What is a high-risk performer? Seven acts including Bob Vylan were classed as “high-risk” before Glastonbury, according to the BBC Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025
10 stunning Zara McDermott Glastonbury photos with Louis Tomlinson spark fan backlash Zara McDermott faces backlash for posing in 'Coachella-style' photos at her first Glastonbury with Louis Tomlinson. Fans call her out, but others defend her right to enjoy and share her experience. International Business Times UK · Jul 3, 2025
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 ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2025
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. Euronews · Jul 3, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2025 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
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025 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
Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025 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 Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025 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 · Jul 3, 2025 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
Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025 Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams aura cleansing at NYC Downlow: How the celebs do Glastonbury Partying ‘til dawn, dancefloor snogs and some curious smoking area habits
International Business Times UK · Jul 3, 2025 Did Glastonbury Just End Bob Vylan's Tour? Radar Festival, US Venues Pull Out After Anti-Israel Chant Bob Vylan face cancelled shows, legal investigations, and visa issues after chanting 'Death to the IDF' at Glastonbury, sparking backlash and political fallout.
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025 Police investigate Bob Vylan over ‘death to IDF’ call at gig before Glastonbury The Met Police are investigating comments ‘allegedly made during a concert at Alexandra Palace earlier this year’.
Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025 Police investigate Bob Vylan over ‘death to IDF’ call at London gig before Glastonbury Metropolitan Police investigate comments ‘allegedly made during a concert at Alexandra Palace earlier this year’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025 BBC boss offers to meet Jewish staff over Bob Vylan performance Tim Davie tells staff that comments during Glastonbury show streamed live by BBC were ‘deeply offensive and totally unacceptable’
Metal Hammer · Jul 2, 2025 Why is everyone talking about Bob Vylan? Glastonbury festival's biggest controversy explained London punk-grime duo Bob Vylan are the subjects of a criminal investigation following their set at Glastonbury. This is the story behind the biggest talking point of this year's festival