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Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who Is Bob Vylan? Music duo under fire after Glastonbury 2025 performance sparks outrage
Bob Vylan is a UK music duo made of two members: Bobby Vylan who is a singer/frontman and Bobbie Vylan who is a drummer. They've never revealed their real names to keep their privacy, as per The Guardian report. Formed in Ipswich in 2017, now based in London. Their music is a mix of punk, rap, and hard rock. They've released 3 albums, We Live Here (2020), Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life (2022), and Humble As The Sun (2023). They've won awards like Best Alternative Act at the MOBOs and Best Album at the Kerrang Awards both in the year 20222. Their songs talk about racism, homophobia, toxic masculinity, and far-right politics. Bobby often says 'violence is the only language that some people understand' before performing one of their songs, as stated in the report by BBC. They're known for crowd-surfing, wild shows, and collabs with artists like Amy Taylor, Laurie Vincent, and Kid Kapichi. Bobby said he went to his first pro-Palestine protest at age 15 with a friend's mom, as per The Guardian report. What happened at Glastonbury 2025? Bob Vylan performed live on stage at Glastonbury Festival 2025. Before the show, they posted: 'Turns out the BBC trusts us on live TV!' During the show, they performed in front of a screen that said Israel's actions in Gaza are genocide. Bobby led chants of 'Death, death to the Israel Defense Forces'. Live Events He also said 'Free, free Palestine' and used the phrase 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free'. Critics say that chant is a call to destroy Israel, but pro-Palestinians say it's just about ending the occupation, as mentioned in the report by BBC. After the show, Bobby posted on Instagram saying, kids need to speak up for change. Adults lose fire, so we must pass the torch to the next generation. His caption said, "I said what I said." Their set came right before another controversial band, Kneecap, performed. One member of Kneecap is facing a terror charge, as stated in the report by BBC. ALSO READ: Sydney Sweeney was the star of Bezos wedding — dancing with Tom Brady till 2AM Fallout & Backlash Emily Eavis, Glastonbury's organiser, and the festival itself said the chants 'crossed a line'. They added there is 'no place for antisemitism, hate speech or inciting violence' at Glastonbury. Michael Eavis, the founder of the festival, had earlier said if people don't like political acts, they should just 'go somewhere else'. The BBC removed the performance video and said, 'We support free speech, but we don't support violence or hate speech.' They said the antisemitic content was 'utterly unacceptable'. They admitted they should've stopped the live stream but didn't act fast enough. Office of Communications, the UK's media watchdog, is investigating the BBC for broadcasting the chants live. They said the BBC 'clearly has questions to answer.' Police are now investigating the performance for any crimes under Public Order laws. The US government has revoked Bob Vylan's visas. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau posted, 'Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome in the US.' United Talent Agency dropped Bob Vylan from their roster in the US. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has asked the BBC chief for answers. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said both the BBC and Bob Vylan should be investigated and possibly prosecuted, as stated by BBC. FAQs Q1. Why is Bob Vylan trending? They made controversial comments at Glastonbury 2025. Q2. What did Bob Vylan say on stage? They led chants like 'Death to the IDF' and supported Palestine.
Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Who is Bob Vylan after British rap duo led 'death to the IDF' chant at Glastonbury
The punk duo has sparked global condemnation after chanting "death, death to the IDF" at Glastonbury on Saturday Glastonbury Festival has wrapped up for another year, but amid sensational performances from the likes of The 1975 and Charlie XCX, and an emotional comeback from Scots singer Lewis Capaldi, there has been a lot of controversy. Artist Bobby Vylan, star of Bob Vylan, led festival-goers at Glastonbury's West Holts Stage in chants of "Death, death to the IDF" on Saturday. BBC iPlayer initially broadcast the scenes. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the UK Israeli Embassy expressed their disapproval over the chants. The performance has since been removed from BBC iPlayer and a police investigation has been launched. condemnation by politicians both domestically and internationally. The conflict in Gaza has now claimed the lives of more than 56,000 Palestinians, more than half of which are women and children, as reported by Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. So, who actually is Bob Vylan? Bob Vylan is a punk duo consisting of singer and guitarist Bobby Vylan, the frontman, and drummer Bobbie Vylan. They have never revealed their real names to protect their privacy. They formed in Ipswich, Suffolk in 2017, where Bobby, 34, grew up, and their musical style is a mix of punk, rap, and hard rock. Bobby started making music on the PlayStation game Music 2000 and became more politically aware thanks to a woman called Del White, who ran local African-Caribbean events in his area, according to The Guardian. He met Bobbie in a London bar in 2017. Both have since quit drinking. The pals started their own record label Ghost Theatre so they could "release music we feel is missing in a way that's fair and empowering". Success quickly followed and they toured, supporting Biffy Clyro and the Offspring, and performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in 2021. They have released five albums - Dread (2019), We Live Here (2020), Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life (2022), Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life (Deluxe) (2023) and last year's Humble As The Sun, as well as various singles and EPs. Bob Vylan's music has won them awards including best alternative act at the MOBOs in 2022, and best album at the Kerrang Awards in the same year. Their songs confront issues including racism, homophobia, toxic masculinity, and far-right politics. Gigs often include crowd-surfing and, as was the case over the weekend, controversial chants. In 2022, while performing a rendition of Wicked and Bad at Glastonbury, Bobby sang "Let's go dig up Maggie's grave and ask her where that milk went". Last year, Bobby told The Guardian that the band want to "use their existence to rally against injustice". Bobby attended his first pro-Palestine protest at the age of 15 with a friend's mother. Bob Vylan have collaborated with artists including Amyl And The Sniffers singer Amy Taylor, Soft Play guitarist Laurie Vincent, and rock band Kid Kapichi. The band also sell their own brand of jerk sauce called 'Burn Britannia'. The duo have been outspoken on the war in Gaza and called out other acts seen as left-wing who haven't been showing the same amount of public solidarity. The band are due to perform a series of gigs in the US in October and November this year. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
RTÉ News
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Who are the punk duo Bob Vylan, in the spotlight after Glastonbury set?
Footage of punk duo Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Festival performance is being assessed by Avon and Somerset Police to see whether any offences may have been committed. The duo, made up of Bobby Vylan and Bobbie Vylan, led crowds at the West Holts Stage in a chant of "death, death to the IDF" as they performed before Irish rap trio Kneecap. But who are Bob Vylan? Formed in Ipswich in 2017, both members of Bob Vylan keep their real names secret to maintain their privacy. The band's musical style is an innovative mix of grime, punk and hard rock, and they have released four albums, Dread (2019), We Live Here (2020), Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life (2022), and Humble as the Sun (2024). They won best alternative music act at the Mobo Awards in 2022, and best album at the Kerrang awards in 2022 for Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life. They have collaborated with Amyl And The Sniffers singer Amy Taylor, Soft Play guitarist Laurie Vincent and rock band Kid Kapichi. What do their performances entail? Bob Vylan perform a high energy set of sampled guitar tracks mixed with live drumming from Bobbie, and the band often see their audiences pogoing and moshing, but they make an effort to ensure the crowd acts safely. The band's songs often speak out against racism, homophobia, toxic masculinity and far right politics, and the track Pretty Songs is often introduced by Bobby saying that "violence is the only language that some people understand". In their early days Bobby would sometimes wield a baseball bat, thrashing it in the direction of the crowd, and carry out other provocative actions such as wearing the football shirt of the rivals of the town or city in which they were playing. Recently the band has become less confrontational, and Bobbie regularly performs a drum solo to the late Roy Ayers' chilled out Everybody Loves The Sunshine. During their Glastonbury set, Bobby brought out his daughter to sing with him on Dream Bigger. Have they been in the news before? In 2021, the Norwich Evening News reported that one fan was on the end of a tirade from Bobby, after he was hit by an ice cube while performing in an Ipswich Town shirt, and the gig was said to have been halted while the singer ranted. Bobby is also said to have wielded a baseball bat at the gig, and the news article was headlined "the frost and the fury". Sarah Corbett, from Norwich, who was on the receiving end of the alleged tirade, told the newspaper: "We were all having fun on the dance floor. I'd put an ice cube down my friend's top for a laugh. "Another girl then threw it at her friend, but it missed and landed at his feet. "At that point he stopped the gig and demanded to know who had thrown it. "Seeing the girl's face drop, I decided to take the flak and announced it was me. He started abusing me through the microphone. "As I tried to leave, one of his fans tried to grab me by the throat." A band spokesman told the paper after the incident that they "completely refute any wrongdoing" and that Bobby "did not want to engage".
Wales Online
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Who are Glastonbury punk duo Bob Vylan who sparked mass anger and controversy
Who are Glastonbury punk duo Bob Vylan who sparked mass anger and controversy The duo, made up of Bobby Vylan and Bobbie Vylan, led crowds at the West Holts Stage Bob Vylan performing on the West Holts Stage (Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved ) Footage of punk duo Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Festival performance is being assessed by Avon and Somerset Police to see whether any offences may have been committed. The duo, made up of Bobby Vylan and Bobbie Vylan, led crowds at the West Holts Stage in a chant of "death, death to the IDF" as they performed before Irish rap trio Kneecap. But who are Bob Vylan? Formed in Ipswich in 2017, both members of Bob Vylan keep their real names secret to maintain their privacy. The band's musical style is an innovative mix of grime, punk and hard rock, and they have released four albums, Dread (2019), We Live Here (2020), Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life (2022), and Humble as the Sun (2024). They won best alternative music act at the Mobo Awards in 2022, and best album at the Kerrang awards in 2022 for Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life. They have collaborated with Amyl And The Sniffers singer Amy Taylor, Soft Play guitarist Laurie Vincent and rock band Kid Kapichi. Article continues below What do their performances entail? Bob Vylan perform a high energy set of sampled guitar tracks mixed with live drumming from Bobbie, and the band often see their audiences pogoing and moshing, but they make an effort to ensure the crowd acts safely. The band's songs often speak out against racism, homophobia, toxic masculinity and far right politics, and the track Pretty Songs is often introduced by Bobby saying that "violence is the only language that some people understand". In their early days Bobby would sometimes wield a baseball bat, thrashing it in the direction of the crowd, and carry out other provocative actions such as wearing the football shirt of the rivals of the town or city in which they were playing. Recently the band has become less confrontational, and Bobbie regularly performs a drum solo to the late Roy Ayers' chilled out Everybody Loves The Sunshine. During their Glastonbury set, Bobby brought out his daughter to sing with him on Dream Bigger. Have they been in the news before? In 2021, the Norwich Evening News reported that one fan was on the end of a tirade from Bobby, after he was hit by an ice cube while performing in an Ipswich Town shirt, and the gig was said to have been halted while the singer ranted. Bobby is also said to have wielded a baseball bat at the gig, and the news article was headlined "the frost and the fury". Sarah Corbett, from Norwich, who was on the receiving end of the alleged tirade, told the newspaper: "We were all having fun on the dance floor. I'd put an ice cube down my friend's top for a laugh. "Another girl then threw it at her friend, but it missed and landed at his feet. "At that point he stopped the gig and demanded to know who had thrown it. "Seeing the girl's face drop, I decided to take the flak and announced it was me. He started abusing me through the microphone. "As I tried to leave, one of his fans tried to grab me by the throat." Article continues below A band spokesman told the paper after the incident that they "completely refute any wrongdoing" and that Bobby "did not want to engage".
The National
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Who are Bob Vylan and what did they do at Glastonbury Festival?
The duo, made up of Bobby Vylan and Bobbie Vylan, led crowds at the West Holts Stage in a chant of 'death, death to the IDF' as they performed before Irish rap trio Kneecap. Who are Bob Vylan? Formed in Ipswich in 2017, both members of Bob Vylan keep their real names secret to maintain their privacy. The band's musical style is an innovative mix of grime, punk and hard rock, and they have released four albums, Dread (2019), We Live Here (2020), Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life (2022), and Humble as the Sun (2024). READ MORE: Home Office staff concerned over 'absurb' ban on Palestine Action, reports say They won best alternative music act at the Mobo Awards in 2022, and best album at the Kerrang awards in 2022 for Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life. They have collaborated with Amyl And The Sniffers singer Amy Taylor, Soft Play guitarist Laurie Vincent and rock band Kid Kapichi. What are their performances like? Bob Vylan perform a high energy set of sampled guitar tracks mixed with live drumming from Bobbie, and the band often see their audiences pogoing and moshing, but they make an effort to ensure the crowd acts safely. The band's songs often speak out against racism, homophobia, toxic masculinity and far right politics, and the track Pretty Songs is often introduced by Bobby saying that 'violence is the only language that some people understand'. In their early days Bobby would sometimes wield a baseball bat, thrashing it in the direction of the crowd, and carry out other provocative actions such as wearing the football shirt of the rivals of the town or city in which they were playing. Recently, the band has become less confrontational, and Bobbie regularly performs a drum solo to the late Roy Ayers' chilled out Everybody Loves The Sunshine. During their Glastonbury set, Bobby brought out his daughter to sing with him on Dream Bigger. Have they been in the news before? In 2021, the Norwich Evening News reported that one fan was on the end of a tirade from Bobby, after he was hit by an ice cube while performing in an Ipswich Town shirt, and the gig was said to have been halted while the singer ranted. Bobby is also said to have wielded a baseball bat at the gig, and the news article was headlined 'the frost and the fury'. Sarah Corbett, from Norwich, who was on the receiving end of the alleged tirade, told the newspaper: 'We were all having fun on the dance floor. I'd put an ice cube down my friend's top for a laugh. 'Another girl then threw it at her friend, but it missed and landed at his feet. 'At that point he stopped the gig and demanded to know who had thrown it. (Image: Jane Evans Photography) 'Seeing the girl's face drop, I decided to take the flak and announced it was me. He started abusing me through the microphone. 'As I tried to leave, one of his fans tried to grab me by the throat.' A band spokesperson told the paper after the incident that they 'completely refute any wrongdoing' and that Bobby 'did not want to engage'.
