Bob Vylan singer supports Kneecap in first appearance since Glastonbury investig
Earlier this month, Worthy Farm's West Holt stage saw the punk duo – comprising of frontman Bobby Vylan and drummer Bobbie Vylan – get into some hot water.
During their set, they led crowds at the festival into a frenzy with chants of 'free, free Palestine' and 'death to the IDF',' which was broadcast on the BBC.
The band is now being investigated by the police, with Glastonbury and the BBC calling out their performance.
Making his first public appearance since the Glastonbury performance, Vylan, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, appeared in North London to support Kneecap.
The Irish band have been famously pro-Palestine and their Glastonbury performance was not televised by the BBC, instead choosing to show Vylan's performance to audiences at home.
Vylan was seen making his way through the crowds and looking on from the side of the stage as the Irish rap trio performed in the afternoon.
Kneecap also performed at Glastonbury and has been critiqued for their comments about their bandmate Mo Chara's ongoing investigation.
A member of the group told audiences to 'start a riot,' in reference to charges of terrorism levelled at Liam Óg (stage name Mo Chara) for allegedly displaying the flag of the proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah at a gig last year – charges which he has denied.
Bandmate Naoise Ó Cairealláin said at the festival: 'It's not the first time there has been a miscarriage of justice for an Irish person in the British justice system.
'So, if anyone is available on 20th August at Westminster, we will go to support Mo Chara, we will start a riot outside the courts.'
He then clarified a few moments later: 'I want to make a disclaimer. When we go support Mo Chara at the court case, I don't want anybody to start a riot. No riots, just love and support and more orderly support and support for Palestine.'
Both Kneecap and Bob Vylan's Glastonbury sets are being investigated by police.
In a statement posted online, Avon and Somerset police said it had decided 'further enquiries are required, and a criminal investigation is now being undertaken', with a senior detective appointed to lead the investigation.
'This has been recorded as a public order incident at this time while our enquiries are at an early stage. The investigation will be evidence-led and will closely consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes,' it continued.
'We have received a large amount of contact in relation to these events from people across the world and recognise the strength of public feeling. There is absolutely no place in society for hate. Neighbourhood policing teams are speaking with people in their local communities and key stakeholders to make sure anyone who needs us knows that we are here for them.'
The statement concluded with police writing: 'We hope the work we have carried out, and are continuing to carry out, reassures the public how seriously we are treating Saturday's events. We politely ask the public to refrain from continuing to report this matter to us because an investigation is already taking place.'
While on stage at Finsbury Park on Saturday, July 5, Mo Chara aka Naoise O Caireallain, DJ Provai aka JJ Ó Dochartaigh and Moglai Bap aka Liam Og O Hannaidh spoke about their support for Palestine, with Mo Chara wearing a keffiyeh over his shoulders throughout the gig. More Trending
The band stood in front of a screen that said, 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people.'
They also made their feelings about the British government and Keir Starmer clear after Starmer said that Kneecap performing at Glastonbury wouldn't be 'appropriate'.
Kneecap shared a screenshot from his interview during their Finsbury Park gig writing: 'You know what's 'not appropriate' Keir?! Arming a f***ing genocide… [sic]'.
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