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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

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

Evening Standard

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.

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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’.

The Independent UK

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’

Evening Standard

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’

The Guardian - UK

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

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Glastonbury ticket cost has damaged the festival’s diversity

Letter: Attending a festival has become another part of the social and cultural life of the country from which working people increasingly risk being cut off, writes Huw Roberts

The Guardian - UK

Bob Vylan performance at Manchester festival cancelled amid Glastonbury row

Punk rap duo dropped as headliners for Radar festival as police investigate anti-IDF chant at Glastonbury

The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury 2025 Recap: Capaldi's Comeback, Girl Power, and Indie Icons Light Up Worthy Farm

This year's Glastonbury Festival was a vibrant mix of music, culture, and statement moments before its scheduled break in 2026. Politics took center stage alongside empowering performances from female artists, while indie nostalgia had fans singing along to beloved throwbacks.

International Business Times UK

Bob Vylan no longer playing Manchester festival after Glastonbury controversy

The group were due to headline the Radar event on Saturday.

The Independent UK

I wrote off Glastonbury as a ‘white’ festival – until I finally went

Camping, fogey rock acts and a lack of diversity meant I once ignored Glasto. But visiting Worthy Farm for a second year was like returning home

The Guardian - UK

Sam Fender’s People Watching is biggest-selling album released this year

Fresh from her Glastonbury headlining slot, Charli XCX also makes it into the top 10 best selling albums of the year

Evening Standard

BBC broadcast of Bob Vylan's 'death to the IDF' chant was 'chilling violation', says relative of October 7 victim

The pair’s performance at the festival led to a police assessment and condemnation from festival organisers, as well as MPs and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

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Who are Bob Vylan? The British punks who had their US visas revoked for anti-IDF chants

The group’s ‘death to the IDF’ chant at Glastonbury ignited a firestorm – and prompted action from the US state department

The Independent UK

Steve Coogan says he now ‘admires’ Margaret Thatcher because of Keir Starmer’s politics

‘I never thought I’d say that,’ Alan Partridge star admitted

The Guardian - UK

The truth must come out about BBC mistakes at Glastonbury. But here’s why Tim Davie must stay

The director general’s position looks perilous, but I hope he is not forced out. The institution faces many threats – it needs him, says media expert and former BBC editor Roger Bolton

Evening Standard

The 10 biggest fashion trends to come out of Glastonbury 2025, from bikinis to skinny scarves

Glastonbury 2025 has officially come to a close, but its sartorial teachings will stay with us for some time — here’s what we spotted amongst the crowds

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Punk band Bob Vylan claim they are ‘being targeted for speaking up’ following Glastonbury scandal

In a statement on social media, Punk band Bob Vylan have claimed they are “being targeted for speaking up” following mounting backlash over a controversial performance at Glastonbury Festival.

Evening Standard

Committee asks BBC boss for view on ‘what went wrong’ with Glastonbury coverage

The BBC has faced strong criticism for continuing to livestream the performance of punk rap duo Bob Vylan at the festival on iPlayer.

Louder

“At one point, he held up an inflatable doll with an erection, dressed like a bee." From orgasmic laugh yoga to shamanic drumming for Mother Earth, here’s what really happens at Glastonbury Festival beyond the music

I decided to try out every weird experience I could possibly find at Glasto, and I'll never look at the festival in the same way again

The Guardian - UK

Allies of BBC chief Tim Davie fear latest controversy may damage his leadership

Fallout from Bob Vylan Glastonbury set to be compounded by other controversies the corporation faces

The Independent UK

Bob Vylan say Glastonbury row is ‘distraction’ from Gaza

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Louder

Here are five brilliant sets from Glastonbury this year that you probably haven't heard about

With Glastonbury Festival over for another year, we look back on our favourite weird and wonderful acts

Evening Standard

Glastonbury 2025: From CMAT to Jade, these are the best sets to watch on iPlayer

Whether you’re nursing a week-long hangover or trying to soothe your FOMO, the BBC has you covered

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