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Police drop Glastonbury investigation into Kneecap’s performance

They led the crowd in chants of ‘Free Palestine’.

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Bob Vylan singer slams Damon Albarn as ‘out of touch’ after Glastonbury criticism

Damon called the Bob Vylan performance ‘catastrophic’.

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Lewis Capaldi reveals he was ‘convulsing’ backstage in lead up to Glastonbury performance

‘I wouldn’t have stopped otherwise.’

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Bob Vylan removed from European tour after controversial Glastonbury performance

‘It was not our decision’.

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BBC staff with authority to cut Bob Vylan livestream were present at Glastonbury

‘Cutting the livestream was an option open to those on the ground on the day.’

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Legendary 00s band announce huge tour after cancelling Glastonbury slot

And tickets go on sale soon.

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Glastonbury performer reveals she’s banned from all locations of major supermarket

This definitely ‘feels illegal’.

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Bob Vylan singer tells fans to stop IDF chants in first gig since Glastonbury investigation

The singer led the chants at Glastonbury.

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Glastonbury headliner branded ‘dreamiest boss’ after paying for entire crew to have therapy

Mental health in music has been a major issue.

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Posted in Entertainment Finsbury Park Glastonbury Festival Kneecap Music Palestine UK News

Bob Vylan singer supports Kneecap in first appearance since Glastonbury investigation

Kneecap performed at Finsbury Park on Saturday.

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Glastonbury headliner’s whopping fee revealed after controversial performance

She’s in the minority with her big fee.

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Back like he never left.

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BBC takes action after admitting Bob Vylan was deemed ‘high risk’ before Glastonbury

The director-general has spoken up.

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Posted in BBC Entertainment Glastonbury Festival Music UK News

BBC takes action after admitting Bob Vylan was deemed ‘high risk’ before Glastonbury

The director-general has spoken up.

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Posted in David Attenborough Environment Glastonbury Festival Letters Metro newspaper Opinion Reform UK UK News

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Posted in British musicians Entertainment Glastonbury Festival Music Festivals Showbiz UK News

Bob Vylan claim they’re being ‘targeted’ in new statement after Glastonbury IDF controversy

‘We are not the first. We will not be the last.’

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BBC addresses fury after legendary band’s final ever show wasn’t filmed at Glastonbury

‘Musical history was made,’ one disappointed fan said.

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80s music icon almost cancelled long-overdue Glastonbury debut over hearing fears

He thought it would be a ‘disaster’.

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80s music icon almost cancelled long-overdue Glastonbury debut over hearing fears

He thought it would be a ‘disaster’.

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Posted in Entertainment Glastonbury Festival Music Neil Young UK News

Glastonbury headliner ‘had to use cheat sheet on stage to remember his own lyrics’

He started to struggle during the last 25 minutes.

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Posted in Glastonbury Festival Kneecap Letters Metro newspaper Opinion Rod Stewart UK News

Rod Stewart, Bobby Vylan and Kneecap – Readers discuss politics at Glastonbury

In MetroTalk: Readers discuss recent Glastonbury controversies.

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Posted in Entertainment Glastonbury Festival Kate Nash Kneecap Music Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland UK News

Kate Nash calls out UK government for ‘silencing Irish musicians’

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Kate Nash expressed her interest in collaborating with rap group Kneecap while criticising the UK government for ‘silencing Irish musicians.’

It comes after the group – made up of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, and JJ Ó Dochartaigh- were at the centre of controversy once again when it was announced the BBC would not broadcast their Glastonbury set live.

Kneecap is known for their provocative lyrics as well as staunch activism when it comes to Palestine, and their association with Irish republicanism.

Speaking after her own sweary Glastonbury set – in which she took swipes at Sir Rod Stewart, JK Rowling, and Denise Welch, of all people – the Foundations hitmaker expressed her admiration for Kneecap and their advocacy.

‘I love Kneecap. I’d love to collaborate. I love collaboration, actually,’ she told PA.

‘I really, really think collaboration is such an amazing and important part of being an artist, because you just learn every time you collaborate with someone different.

Kate Nash performing on the BBC Introducing Stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Picture date: Sunday June 29, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Ben Birchall/PA Wire
Kate Nash has said she wants to collaborate with Kneecap (Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)
epa12203136 (L-R) Kneecap???s Mo Chara, DJ Provai, and Moglai Bap perform on the West Holts stage during day four of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm near Pilton, Somerset, Britain, 28 June 2025. The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts 2025 runs from 25 to 29 June 2025. EPA/ANDY RAIN
She said it could be an opportunity to educate people about the history of England and Ireland (Picture: EPA)

‘So I just did a duet with Sprints, because they covered Foundations, and that was really fun.’

She continued: ‘Kneecap would be amazing to collaborate with. My mum’s from Dublin and I think that the way they use their political platform is really important.’

Nash went on to say there is something ‘significant’ about ‘the UK government trying to silence Irish musicians.’

‘The UK has a history of doing that and I don’t think English people really understand the history at all.’

She said there is an opportunity to educate people about English and Irish history, and being half Irish, Nash would be keen to see this happen.

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The Foundations singer criticised the UK government for ‘silencing Irish musicians’ (Picture: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Netflix)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maja Smiejkowska/Shutterstock (15375176cb) Kneecap performs at the West Holts stage at the Glastonbury 2025 festival Glastonbury Festival, Day 4, UK - 28 Jun 2025
It comes after Kneecap’s Glastonbury set was not broadcast live by the BBC (Picture: Maja Smiejkowska/Shutterstock)
Previously unissued photo dated 28/6/2025 of Bob Vylan performing on the West Holts Stage, during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Glastonbury Festival has said it is "appalled" by the statements made by Bobby Vylan, of punk duo Bob Vylan, during their set on Saturday. The performer led crowds on the festival's West Holts Stage in chants of "death, death to the IDF". Issue date: Sunday June 29, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Ben Birchall/PA Wire
UK hip-hop group Bob Vylan have also faced controversy after the Worthy Farm event (Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

Kneecap made pro-Palestine statements at Coachella in April this year, causing critics like Sharon Osbourne to slam their set for ‘promoting terrorist organisations or spreading hate’.

Soon after, resurfaced footage of a 2024 Kneecap gig in London saw band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh charged with a terror offence for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah

Though the musician was released on bail, the band has had various performances cancelled, including TRNSMT festival in Glasgow, Hurricane and Southside festivals in Germany, and the Eden Project in Cornwall.

Their Glastonbury set on Saturday did go ahead, but the BBC did not broadcast the event live, instead, a cafe owner from Wales took to social media so million could tune in.

Kneecap’s set was later added to BBC iPlayer to watch on catch-up, while the broadcaster announced Bob Vylan’s set would not be made available after the group allegedly led chants of ‘free, free Palestine’ and ‘death to the IDF (Israel Defence Force)’ during their time onstage.

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