UK Investigates Bob Vylan for Glastonbury Chants, U.S. Revokes Visas
Written by Site Hub on June 30, 2025
British punk rap duo Bob Vylan is under criminal investigation after inciting chants of “death to the IDF” during their Glastonbury Festival performance on June 28, 2025. The controversial act, broadcast by the BBC, drew swift backlash from U.K. officials, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who condemned the chants as hate speech. The BBC apologized for airing the performance and now faces questions from Ofcom. The U.S. State Department revoked the duo’s visas, calling their rhetoric incitement to violence. Bob Vylan’s act followed similar controversy around Irish-language band Kneecap, also under investigation. Both performances have ignited broader debate on free speech, antisemitism, and pro-Palestinian activism. Meanwhile, tensions over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to spark global protest and criticism.
Source: AP News
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