Bob Vylan fresh blow after US ban and cop probe over Glastonbury set
The festival announced the news today in a social media post, stating: "Bob Vylan will not be appearing at RADAR Festival this weekend."
It comes after the punk band yesterday released a statement claiming that they are being "targeted for speaking up" after complaints were made about their set at Glastonbury Festival, which saw them chant "Death to the IDF".
Bob Vylan had also been due to perform in America later this year, however their visas have since been rejected. Following their controversial performance on Saturday, they have also been dropped by their agents and a criminal investigation launched into footage of their set at Glastonbury, alongside that of Kneecap.
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