32 h. ago 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.

Politics

37 h. ago 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’.

Politics

54 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

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56 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

59 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...

Events

59 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

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3 d. 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

3 d. ago Rookie BBC boss is 'blamed for failing to stop a live stream of the Glastonbury anti

Kate Phillips, the corporation's recently hired chief content officer, is facing questions as to her role in broadcasting Bob Vylan's set on iPlayer on Saturday.

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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Bob Vylan and Kneecap face criminal probe as BBC Glastonbury coverage criticised

The BBC expressed regret on Monday at not pulling its livestream of Bob Vylan’s ‘unacceptable’ set.

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5 d. ago BBC issued warning by Ofcom over Bob Vylan Glastonbury set as they demand answers

The broadcasting regulator said that it was 'very concerned' over the scenes that aired on Saturday, which showed artist Bobby Vylan leading a crowd to chant 'Death to the IDF'

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5 d. ago 'Concerned' Ofcom demands 'answers' over BBC's Glastonbury Bob Vylan live stream

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has raised concerns over the BBC's live stream broadcast of Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set. This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated...

Politics

5 d. ago BBC response to Bob Vylan’s IDF chants at Glastonbury ‘not good enough’, says minister

Jacqui Smith says live broadcast should have been pulled, but rapper stands by performance calling for ‘change in foreign policy’UK politics live – latest updatesOn-screen warnings issued by the BBC about discriminatory language during Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set were “not good enough”, a minister has said.The BBC is facing questions after the musician Bobby Vylan – of the punk-rap duo Bob Vylan – led crowds at the festival’s West Holts stage in chants of “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]” on Saturday. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Bob Vylan breaks silence after Glastonbury death chant controversy

The BBC has removed Bob Vylan's performance prior to Kneecap's set from its iPlayer

Events

6 d. ago Bob Vylan star breaks silence after Glastonbury set death chant with passionate plea

Bob Vylan star Bobby Vylan took to social media to share a passionate plea following their controversial Glastonbury set that has since been removed from the BBC iPlayer

Events

6 d. ago Who are the punk duo Bob Vylan, in the spotlight after Glastonbury set?

The duo, made up of Bobby Vylan and Bobbie Vylan, led crowds at the West Holts Stage in a chant of ‘death, death to the IDF’.

Politics

6 d. ago Wes Streeting brands ‘death to the IDF’ Glastonbury chant ‘appalling’ and says festival has ‘questions to answer’

Chants made by Bob Vylan during Glastonbury set have sparked outrage

Events

6 d. ago Glastonbury Festival breaks silence on controversial set as artist 'crossed a line'

Glasto bosses have slammed Bob Vylan's comments during their controversial set on Saturday, which they say "very much crossed a line" and were streamed live on the BBC

Culture

6 d. ago BBC iPlayer removes Bob Vylan Glastonbury set after 'death to the IDF' chant

The BBC will not make the British duo's set available to watch on demand after they condemned Israel for their actions in Palestine.

Sport

6 d. ago BBC hits out at Bob Vylan’s ‘deeply offensive’ Glastonbury set

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

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