Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set ‘very much crossed a line', say organisers
Bob Vylan 's performance at Glastonbury included controversial chants of 'Free, free Palestine' and 'Death, death to the IDF ', which were broadcast live on BBC iPlayer.
Glastonbury organisers said the chants 'very much crossed a line' and they are 'urgently reminding' everyone involved in the production of the festival that there is no place for antisemitism or hate speech.
The BBC has banned Bob Vylan's performance from iPlayer, and police are currently assessing the comments to determine if any offences were committed.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has spoken to the BBC director general regarding Bob Vylan's set.
Rap trio Kneecap is also facing police investigation for a similarly politically charged set, including 'free Palestine' chants and comments directed at Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, following a previous terror offence allegation.
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