11 h. ago BBC admits Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set was 'high risk' but still aired performance

The BBC had originally deemed a number of performances at Glastonbury to be 'high risk' – yet still went ahead and broadcast it on screens and on iPlayer to millions

Events

13 h. ago Senior BBC staff will 'step back' from music and live events as corporation admits it rated Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set as 'high risk' but STILL let it air live anyway

The performance at the West Holts Stage was livestreamed by the BBC but the organisation later expressed regret for not stopping its broadcast of the set.

Society

15 h. ago BBC admits it rated Bob Vylan's Glastonbury appearance as 'high risk' but STILL let it air live anyway after 'Death to the IDF' chants infuriated viewers

The performance at the West Holts Stage was livestreamed by the BBC but the organisation later expressed regret for not stopping its broadcast of the set.

Events

15 h. ago 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

Events

16 h. ago 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.

Events

16 h. ago 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’The BBC has said it was wrong to believe the punk duo Bob Vylan were “suitable for live streaming with appropriate mitigations” for their performance at Glastonbury festival, despite ranking them as “high risk” before the event.In a statement signalling there would be repercussions for those behind the failure, the corporation said: “We fully understand the strength of feeling regarding Bob Vylan’s live appearance at Glastonbury on the BBC. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago BBC announce major change after 'high risk' Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

The broadcaster faced cricism for livestreaming the punk rap duo's set at the West Holts Stage

Events

35 h. ago 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 GlastonburyBob Vylan have been banned from playing a Manchester festival a day after they said they were being “targeted for speaking up” on Palestine during a controversial Glastonbury set.The punk rap duo will no longer play the headline slot at Radar festival this weekend. The act is the subject of a police investigation for leading crowds in chants of “death, death to the IDF”, referring to the Israel Defense Forces. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Alanis Morissette at Blackweir Live updates on traffic, road closures and more as fans make their way to Cardiff

The Canadian singer/songwriter is perfoming in Cardiff after a successful Glastonbury set

Transport

37 h. ago Huge traffic queues as Alanis Morissette gig brings major Cardiff road to a standstill

The Canadian singer/songwriter is perfoming in Cardiff after a successful Glastonbury set and fans are making their way into the city

Transport

38 h. ago Bob Vylan dropped from UK festival after Glasto set police probe and ban from US

Bob Vylan will no longer be performing at a major UK festival this weekend after they were dropped from the line-up following a police investigation into their Glastonbury set

Events

39 h. ago ‘I genuinely love this place so much!’ Fatboy Slim’s 100th Glastonbury set – picture essay

Norman Cook estimates that he’s reached a centenary of sets at Worthy Farm, from big stages to tiny tents. Guardian photographer David Levene joined the celebrations in the DJ boothIrreverent, bouncy and as suitable at 4am in a club as it is at 4pm in a field, the music of Fatboy Slim dovetails perfectly with Glastonbury. And the man himself, Norman Cook, seems to know it.This year’s festival marked a big milestone: Cook has now played 100 Glasto sets – or thereabouts – over the years, popping up everywhere from vast stages to tiny tents. To document the occasion, Guardian photographer David Levene bedded in with the DJ for the weekend, while Cook explained why it holds such a special significance for him.Cook tries to find his daughter for Burning Spear at the Pyramid Stage Continue reading...

Politics

43 h. ago Charli XCX hits back at 'fraud' and autotune claims from 'boomers' in scathing post after viewers branded her Glastonbury set the 'worst headline act in history'

Charli XCX has hit back on social media at claims she is a 'fraud' after being heavily criticised for her headline Glastonbury set on the Other stage on Saturday night. 

Events

63 h. ago Bob Vylan say they are being 'targeted for speaking up' amid furore over anti

Punk band Bob Vylan said today that they are being 'targeted for speaking up' after their comments during a Glastonbury show were branded antisemitic and are being probed by police.

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63 h. ago How to get Lewis Capaldi tickets as Scots singer announces comeback arena tour

Lewis Capaldi is back, after his touching performance at Glastonbury, the singer has announced he is set to return to arenas all over the country with a highly anticipated comeback tour.

Politics

64 h. ago Harry Hill says BBC have 'shot themselves in the foot' after major change

Harry Hill has landed a new role on CBBC series Go Get Arty, in which he voices Bristles the talking paintbrush

Politics

65 h. ago Rod Stewart fans left 'crying' after moment that went unseen during Glastonbury set

Rod Stewart performed a headline set at Glastonbury on Sunday afternoon and was joined by a string of special guests, as well as his children Aiden and Alastair

Sport

67 h. ago Rod Stewart shares how much he made from Glastonbury legends slot but didn't make a profit

Sir Rod Stewart took to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury this afternoon and the crowd loved his set.

Events

3 d. ago Turnstile UK tour: Hardcore group announce UK dates after triumphant Glastonbury 2025 set

The hardcore punk outfit are set to continue their NEVER ENOUGH tour after their celebrated Glastonbury performance

Politics

3 d. ago Bob Vylan face US tour ban after ‘death to the IDF’ Glastonbury chant sparks diplomatic row

The punk-rap duo’s Glastonbury set, which featured chants of ‘Death to the IDF’, has sparked outrage with US officials now reviewing their visa ahead of a planned American tour

Politics