2 w. ago Voices: I quit the BBC over Gaza – Glastonbury proves it was the right thing to do

By trying to play things safe with its Kneecap coverage – and getting it very wrong with Bob Vylan – the corporation has failed to represent the reality of public sentiment about Palestine, says its former newsreader Krishma Patel

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Glastonbury Festival: Criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan performances launched

A criminal investigation has been launched into Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury Festival, as the BBC expressed regret at not pulling the livestream of a performance in which “death” chants were issued.

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2 w. ago Voices: Despite the Bob Vylan furore, Glastonbury still belongs at the BBC

Broadcasting the punk duo’s set, complete with un-bleeped death chants, was wrong-headed – but the festival has been one of the BBC’s ‘crown jewels’ for 30 years, and, for viewers’ sake, it deserves to stay, says Roger Bolton

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2 w. ago BBC speaks out in the wake of Kneecap and Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performances and BANS one of the acts from on demand... after Starmer blasted the broadcaster

The grime-punk duo, named for US singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, are being investigated after calling for 'Death to the IDF' during their performance at Worthy Farm.

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2 w. ago 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

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2 w. ago BBC speaks out in the wake of Kneecap and Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performances

The grime-punk duo, named for US singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, are being investigated after calling for 'Death to the IDF' during their performance at Worthy Farm.

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2 w. ago Kneecap's opening Glastonbury montage divides fans as band boast over crowd size

Irish band Kneecap shared a peek at their controversial Glastonbury set after the BBC refused to show their performance live on Saturday

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2 w. ago Glastonbury's Kneecap lead chants against Prime Minister Keir Starmer after BBC cut

The Irish band were axed from the BBC's live coverage following controversy

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2 w. ago Kneecap lead Glastonbury crowd in chants against Keir Starmer as BBC blocks live

Kneecap took to the stage at the West Holts Stage and said 'f*** Keir Starmer' as they said the UK Prime Minister has said their appearance at the festival would not be 'appropriate'

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2 w. ago Kneecap at Glastonbury 2025 review: fiercely, unapologetically themselves

The Irish rap trio took a victory lap of the West Holts stage with chants of “f*** Keir Starmer”

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2 w. ago Kneecap at Glastonbury: 6 astonishing moments as BBC refuse to air set live and stage shut down

Kneecap's Glastonbury stage was shut down early due to huge numbers before the band played to a raucous crowd and made a number of shocking statements

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2 w. ago Kneecap at Glastonbury: 7 astonishing moments as BBC refuse to air set live and stage shut down

Kneecap's Glastonbury stage was shut down early due to huge numbers before the band played to a raucous crowd and made a number of shocking statements

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2 w. ago Glastonbury shut down stage before Kneecap's performance after BBC axe

The BBC made the decision to not broadcast the Belfast group's performance live

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2 w. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Kneecap perform to rammed West Holts audience as BBC ducks out of livestream

Latest updates amid speculation over Patchwork’s secret set and ahead of this evening’s triple threat of Young, Doechii and Charli XCX

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2 w. ago Glastonbury 2025: How to watch the BBC’s coverage of Kneecap, Neil Young and Charli XCX

The BBC is offering over 90 hours of live-streamed coverage including performances from all the biggest stars

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2 w. ago BBC make late decision on Kneecap's Glastonbury set as band issues response

Kneecap are performing at the West Holts stage at Glastonbury on Saturday (June 28), but the BBC has confirmed the Irish rap trio's set won't be available to steam live

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2 w. ago Kneecap's Glastonbury set won't be live streamed by BBC as broadcaster releases statement

Kneecap are set to take to the West Holts stage at 4pm today – but the Irish rap group's highly anticipated set will not be lived streamed on BBC iPlayer, the broadcaster has said

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2 w. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Kneecap announce performance will be on BBC iPlayer – but with a catch

Latest updates as controversial Irish trio prepare to play festival alongside esteemed rocker Neil Young, and ‘Brat’ star Charli xcx

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2 w. ago Kneecap are the perfect Glastonbury band – the political controversy is proof

The Irish trio’s appearance has, due to political interference, led to an unexpected referendum on the festival’s soul. But, writes Adam White, their anarchy feels historically in keeping with what Glastonbury represents

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