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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.

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Bob Vylan rapper doubles down on Glastonbury anti-Israel tirade and says he's been 'inundated with messages of support and hatred'

Bobby Vylan led crowds at the West Holts Stage in a controversial chant of ‘death, death to the IDF’

Evening Standard

BBC should have cut live feed of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance, says minister

On-screen warnings didn’t go far enough, says Baroness Jacqui Smith

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On-screen warnings on Bob Vylan set ‘not good enough’ says minister

The Prime Minister has said there is ‘no excuse’ for the chanting.

Evening Standard

Amyl & The Sniffers Sound Off On Palestine, J.K. Rowling & AI During Glastonbury Set

Amyl & The Sniffers didn't pull any punches as they took the stage in Glastonbury in a fiery set that keeps on giving.

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BBC issues statement after making decision to air Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance

Belfast band’s set, which included anti-Keir Starmer and pro-Palestine chants, was not aired live by the broadcaster

The Independent UK

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.

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Nadine Shah plays voices of Gaza children during Glastonbury set

Nadine Shah also read an open letter from Artist for Palestine UK in her set on the Other Stage at Worthy Farm

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan: What to know about the rap duo at the centre of Glastonbury controversy

Their performance is being assessed by the police and has been condemned by the BBC

The Independent UK

Glastonbury says it’s ‘appalled’ by Bob Vylan’s controversial performance

Festival organisers say musician’s comments ‘very much crossed a line’

The Independent UK

Glastonbury - Saturday review: a day of political controversy (and some music)

4/5 A day in which Charli xcx and Doechii attracted the crowds, it was controversial moments by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that made the headlines

Evening Standard

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

BBC hits out at Bob Vylan’s ‘deeply offensive’ Glastonbury set

‘We have no plans to make it available on demand,’ broadcaster said

The Independent UK

Fresh controversy erupts over Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance

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Police 'examining' Kneecap and Bob Vylan Glastonbury Festival performances

POLICE are assessing videos of comments made by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury during their performances on Saturday ...

Evening Standard

Strictly star Michelle Tsiakkas left ‘traumatised’ after broad daylight robbery in London

The professional dancer was heading to the dentist when a man on an electric bike snatched her phone near Covent Garden

The Independent UK

Police examining Glastonbury performances labelled ‘hateful’ and ‘grotesque’

Performing in the coveted Sunday legends slot this year is Sir Rod Stewart.

Evening Standard

Charli XCX brings Brat back to Glastonbury in electric performance

US singer Gracie Abrams performed the viral Apple dance during her set.

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Evening Standard

The Script pay tribute to late guitarist Mark Sheehan during Glastonbury set

Sheehan died in April 2023.

The Independent UK

Kneecap under fresh police scrutiny after ‘start a riot’ comments at Glastonbury

In the run-up to the festival, several politicians called for Kneecap to be removed from the line-up

The Independent UK

Bob Vylan and Kneecap comments at Glastonbury investigated by police

Officers reviewing footage of comments made by bands during performances on West Holts Stage

Evening Standard

Pulp revealed as mystery band Patchwork as they appear for Glastonbury set

The Sheffield band appeared on the Pyramid Stage 30 years after their memorable headlining appearance at Worthy Farm.

Evening Standard

Channel 4 to air BBC-commissioned documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack

Last week the BBC said in a statement they were ‘transferring ownership of the film material’ to the production company.

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap lead anti-Starmer chant during politically charged Glastonbury set

Police assessing video footage of rap trio’s performance to ‘determine if any offences may have been committed’

Evening Standard

Labour rule in Wales taken for granted and under threat at Senedd poll – Morgan

The Welsh First Minister warned that Reform are the biggest threat to the nation’s way pf life.

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