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Daily Record
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC iPlayer removes Bob Vylan Glastonbury set after 'death to the IDF' chant
The BBC will not make the British duo's set available to watch on demand after they condemned Israel for their actions in Palestine. British music duo Bob Vylan have seen their Glastonbury set removed from BBC iPlayer after they expressed support for Palestine and condemned Israel during their performance. Bob Vylan took to the stage at Worthy Farm ahead of Irish trio Kneecap's eagerly anticipated set. But while Kneecap's performance has indeed made it to iPlayer after it was cut from live broadcast, Bob Vylan's will not be available to stream on demand. It comes after police reviewed footage of chants they had initiated during their pro-Palestine set, which was initially shown live on iPlayer and was then swiftly removed, reports The Mirror. One user on X remarked: "They've already took Bob Vylan's set off of the iPlayer don't expect to see Kneecap on there any time soon lmao." Another had said: "Someone better quick download that Bob Vylan set as there's no way that's staying on iplayer." A third had commented: "The BBC really thought they had it all covered by not live streaming Kneecaps set. Then comes along Bob Vylan." Another jibed: "Noticed the BBC haven't uploaded Kneecap and Bob Vylan's sets to iPlayer yet. Something they said?" During their set on Saturday, June 29, Bob Vylan sparked chants of "death to the IDF" [Israel Defence Forces]. The duo also vented their support for Palestine as a large message appeared on the screen behind them. It read: "Free Palestine. United Nations have called it a genocide. The BBC calls it a 'conflict'." Member Bobby Vylan then called out chants "Free Free Palestine" and "Death Death to the IDF," with the crowd shouting it back. He then said: "From the river to the sea Palestine must be, will be, free." Israeli forces have killed more than 56,000 people in Palestine since October 2023, with nearly a third of the dead under 18. Earlier this year, all food and aid was blocked from entering Gaza for around two months, leaving millions on the brink of starvation. More recently, aid distribution centres have been established in Gaza, but over 400 Palestinians have died at these centres, with many of them having been shot dead while trying to access food, reported Al Jazeera. At Glastonbury, Bob Vylan also shared their support for Kneecap as they went on: "Recently a list was released of people trying to stop our mates Kneecap from performing here today. "And who do I see on that f***ing list, but that bald-headed c*** I used to f***ing work for." Speaking about a colleague at a record company he used to work at, his comments were met by loud boos from the crowd. And he continued to say: "We're seeing some f***ed up things in the world. "We're seeing the UK and the US be complicit in war crimes and genocide happening over there to the Palestinian people. And I know we're on the BBC, we're not going to say anything crazy. Leave that for them lads, you know what I mean. "But unfortunately we have seen a strange reaction to people that come out and voice support for Palestine. Even though anybody with any moral compass can surely see that what is happening over there in Gaza is a tragedy." Bobby added: "We are not pacifist punks here over at Bob Vylan Enterprises. We are the violent punks, because sometimes, you have to get your message across with violence because that is the only language some people speak." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Scissor Sisters' Glastonbury set hit with issues as fans beg for 'fix'
Hundreds of thousands of music lovers have descended on Worthy Farm for the long weekend as the UK's biggest festival returns after a two-year absence from the calendar Over 200,000 festivalgoers flocked to Worthy Farm for the ultimate music bash at Glastonbury, marking its last hurrah until 2027 due to a break in 2026. Neil Young, the 1975 and Charli XCX dazzled fans with blockbuster hits. However, the festivities hit a snag when Belfast band Kneecap was prevented from having their gig aired live by the BBC, prompting controversy. A spokesperson for the BBC clarified: "As the broadcast partner, the BBC is bringing audiences extensive music coverage from Glastonbury, with artists booked by the festival organisers." The spokesperson added: "While the BBC doesn't ban artists, our plans ensure that our programming meets our editorial guidelines." They further stated, "We don't always live-stream every act from the main stages and look to make an on-demand version of Kneecap's performance available on our digital platforms, alongside more than 90 other sets.", reports the Manchester Evening News. In an unexpected turn of events, Deftones bowed out of their lauded slot on the Other Stage, paving the way for rapper Skepta to step up in a surprise substitution. While BBC iPlayer offered access to the various stage antics, technical troubles plagued the service just as Scissor Sisters took the spotlight. Concerned fan @Kirsten4Flowers took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to voice frustration: "what has happened to Scissor Sisters? #Glastonbury2025 stream is dead air". @DigiSaturday tweeted in frustration: "iplayer is not working. What happened to the live from the scissor sisters?" while @Lsxx171 shared the sentiment, posting: "Scissor sisters isn't on. please fix". The band concluded their UK and Ireland tour with a bang in Dublin this May, before hitting the festival scene with gigs in Lisbon and Madrid on June 20 and 21. The Scissor Sisters kept the momentum going at Tinderbox in Denmark on June 27, then made a beeline for Glastonbury, where they rocked the Woodsies Stage on June 28. However, fans noted the absence of Ana Matronic, the band's original female lead, who last year announced she would not be joining the Scissor Sisters' reunion tour. Today saw Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts take to the Pyramid Stage but with sparse crowds, following sets from the likes of RAYE, Patchwork - who were revealed to be Pulp, John Fogerty, The Script, Brandi Carlile and Kaiser Chiefs. Elsewhere, Kneecap performed on the West Holts stage. Police have said they are investigating Kneecap and Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury and they are monitoring footage from the stage. During Bob Vylan's set, Bobby called out chants "Free Free Palestine" and "Death Death to the IDF," [ Israel Defence Forces] as the large crowd shouted it back. He then said: "From the river to the sea Palestine must be, will be, free." Avon and Somerset Police posted on X: "We are aware of the comments made by acts on the West Holts Stage at Glastonbury Festival this afternoon. Video evidence will be assessed by officers to determine whether any offences may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation."
Daily Mirror
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC remove another Glastonbury set as fans say 'don't expect Kneecap soon'
Another Glastonbury set has been pulled by the BBC afer controversial comments after initially being broadcast live on Saturday afternoon Bob Vylan became the latest to see their set removed from BBC after a controversial Glastonbury performance. The duo took to the stage at Worthy Farm prior to Irish trio Kneecap's eagerly anticipated set. But, like their Irish counterparts, Bob Vylan found themselves victims of the beeb's cuts. It comes after complaints were made about their set, which was initially shown live on iPlayer. It has since been swiftly removed fans noticed. One user on Twitter /X remarked: "They've already took Bob Vylan's set off of the iPlayer do don't expect to see Kneecap on there any time soon lmao." It comes after another had said: "Someone better quick download that Bob Vylan set as there's no way that's staying on iplayer." A third had commented: "The BBC really thought they had it all covered by not live streaming Kneecaps set. Then comes along Bob Vylan." Another jibed: "Noticed the BBC haven't uploaded Kneecap and Bob Vylan's sets to iPlayer yet. Something they said?" During their set, Bob Vylan sparked chants of "death to the IDF". The musician was streamed live on the BBC ahead of Kneecap's highly anticipated performance. The duo also vented their support for Palestine as a large message appeared on the screen behind them. It read: "Free Palestine. United Nations have called it a genocide. The BBC calls it a 'conflict'." Bobby then called out chants "Free Free Palestine" and "Death Death to the IDF," [ Israel Defence Forces], with the bumper crowd shouting it back. He then said: "From the river to the sea Palestine must be, will be, free." The duo also shared their support for Kneecap as they went on: "Recently a list was released of people trying to stop our mates Kneecap from performing here today. "And who do I see on that f***ing list, but that bald-headed c*** I used to f***ing work for." Speaking about a colleague at a record company he used to work at, his comments were met by loud boos from the crowd. And he continued to say: "We're seeing some f***ed up things in the world. "We're seeing the UK and the US be complicit in war crimes and genocide happening over there to the Palestinian people. And I know we're on the BBC, we're not going to say anything crazy. Leave that for them lads, you know what I mean. "But unfortunately we have seen a strange reaction to people that come out and voice support for Palestine. Even though anybody with any moral compass can surely see that what is happening over there in Gaza is a tragedy." Bobby added: "We are not pacifist punks here over at Bob Vylan Enterprises. We are the violent punks, because sometimes, you have to get your message across with violence because that is the only language some people speak."
Daily Record
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Police launch probe over "death to the IDF" calls at Bob Vylan's Glastonbury gig
Bob Vylan, a punk duo consisting of singer and guitarist Bobby Vylan and drummer Bobbie Vylan, led crowds in chants of 'Free Palestine' and 'Death to the IDF' on Saturday afternoon, prompting fury from supporters of Israel on social media. Police have launched a probe into the performance by Bob Vylan at Glastonbury on Saturday over chants of 'death to the IDF'. Bob Vylan, a punk duo consisting of singer and guitarist Bobby Vylan and drummer Bobbie Vylan, led crowds in chants of 'Free Palestine' and 'Death to the IDF' on Saturday afternoon, prompting fury from supporters of Israel on social media. The performance was streamed live on the BBC ahead of Kneecap 's highly anticipated performance. The broadcaster had decided not to air the Irish rap trio live and instead said their show would be put online at a later date. It came amid calls from Keir Starmer for Kneecap to be removed from the lineup. However, Glastonbury bosses made the decision to keep them at the festival, which attracted a massive crowd. So many fans flocked to the West Holts stage while duo Bob Vylan was on, that the area became too full to allow any more people in. During their performance, Bob Vylan showed their support for Palestine as a large message appeared on the screen behind them. It read: "Free Palestine. United Nations have called it a genocide. The BBC calls it a 'conflict'." Bobby called out chants "Free Free Palestine" and "Death Death to the IDF," [ Israel Defence Forces] as the large crowd shouted it back. He then said: "From the river to the sea Palestine must be, will be, free." The duo shared their support for Kneecap as they said: "Recently a list was released of people trying to stop our mates Kneecap from performing here today. And who do I see on that f***ing list, but that bald-headed c*** I used to f***ing work for." He spoke about a colleague at a record company he used to work at, which was met by loud boos from the crowd. The singer later told the crowd: "We're seeing some f***ed up things in the world. "We're seeing the UK and the US be complicit in war crimes and genocide happening over there to the Palestinian people. And I know we're on the BBC, we're not going to say anything crazy. Leave that for them lads, you know what I mean. "But unfortunately we have seen a strange reaction to people that come out and voice support for Palestine. Even though anybody with any moral compass can surely see that what is happening over there in Gaza is a tragedy." Bobby added: "We are not pacifist punks here over at Bob Vylan Enterprises. We are the violent punks, because sometimes, you have to get your message across with violence because that is the only language some people speak." Bob Vylan received huge support from those at the stage at Glastonbury as well as online, while some others disagreed with their message on social media. One person commented: "Isn't it supposed to be a music content?" Another added: "This is nothing but vile.' Police have since said they are monitoring footage from the stage that both Bob Vylan and Kneecap performed on. Avon and Somerset police posted on X: "We are aware of the comments made by acts on the West Holts Stage at Glastonbury Festival this afternoon. "Video evidence will be assessed by officers to determine whether any offences may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation." The Labour government has 'strongly condemned' the scenes aired live on the BBC. The conflict in Gaza has now claimed the lives of more than 56,000 Palestinians, as reported by Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. The ministry states that more than half of the dead were women and children. About 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with less than half believed to be alive. They were among around 250 hostages taken during a Hamas attack on Israel on 7th October 2023, igniting an attack that has lasted for 21 months. Hamas has consistently stated its willingness to release all hostages in return for an end to the Gaza war. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists he will only cease hostilities once Hamas is disarmed and exiled; a proposition the group has refused. It is understood that Bob Vylan's performance can now no longer be rewatched on BBC iPlayer as coverage of the West Holts stage at Glastonbury only goes back to around 5pm. In response, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has demanded an 'urgent explanation' from Tim Davie, the BBC's Director General. A government spokesperson said: 'We strongly condemn the threatening comments made by Bob Vylan at Glastonbury. 'The Culture Secretary has spoken to the B BC Director General to seek an urgent explanation about what due diligence it carried out ahead of the Bob Vylan performance, and welcomes the decision not to re-broadcast it on BBC iPlayer.'
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Glastonbury chants of 'death to IDF' live on BBC as Israel supporters furious
Glastonbury performer Bob Vylan sparked chants of "death to the IDF" while on stage on Saturday afternoon. The musician was streamed live on the BBC ahead of Kneecap's highly anticipated performance. They decided not to air the Irish rap trio live and instead said their show would be put online at a later date. It came amid calls from Keir Starmer for Kneecap to be removed from the lineup. However, Glastonbury bosses made the decision to keep them at the festival, which attracted a massive crowd. So many fans flocked to the West Holts stage while duo Bob Vylan was on, that the area became too full to allow any more people in. During their performance, Bob Vylan showed their support for Palestine as a large message appeared on the screen behind them. It read: "Free Palestine. United Nations have called it a genocide. The BBC calls it a 'conflict'." Bobby called out chants "Free Free Palestine" and "Death Death to the IDF," [Israel Defence Forces] as the large crowd shouted it back. He then said: "From the river to the sea Palestine must be, will be, free." The duo shared their support for Kneecap as they said: "Recently a list was released of people trying to stop our mates Kneecap from performing here today. And who do I see on that f***ing list, but that bald-headed c*** I used to f***ing work for." He spoke about a colleague at a record company he used to work at, which was met by loud boos from the crowd. The singer later told the crowd: "We're seeing some f***ed up things in the world. "We're seeing the UK and the US be complicit in war crimes and genocide happening over there to the Palestinian people. And I know we're on the BBC, we're not going to say anything crazy. Leave that for them lads, you know what I mean. "But unfortunately we have seen a strange reaction to people that come out and voice support for Palestine. Even though anybody with any moral compass can surely see that what is happening over there in Gaza is a tragedy." Bobby added: "We are not pacifist punks here over at Bob Vylan Enterprises. We are the violent punks, because sometimes, you have to get your message across with violence because that is the only language some people speak." Bob Vylan received huge support from those at the stage at Glastonbury as well as online, while some others disagreed with their message on social media. One person commented: "Isn't it supposed to be a music content?" Another added: "This is nothing but vile." Police have since said they are monitoring footage from the stage that both Bob Vylan and Kneecap performed on. Avon and Somerset Police posted on X: "We are aware of the comments made by acts on the West Holts Stage at Glastonbury Festival this afternoon. "Video evidence will be assessed by officers to determine whether any offences may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation." The conflict has now claimed the lives of more than 56,000 Palestinians, as reported by Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. The ministry states that more than half of the dead were women and children. About 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with less than half believed to be alive. They were among around 250 hostages taken during a Hamas attack on Israel on 7th October 2023, igniting an attack that has lasted for 21 months. Hamas has consistently stated its willingness to release all hostages in return for an end to the Gaza war. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists he will only cease hostilities once Hamas is disarmed and exiled; a proposition the group has refused.
