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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bob Vylan Axed From Radar, Kave Fest After Glastonbury Backlash
Bob Vylan have been removed from the lineups of England's Radar Festival and France's Kave Fest as backlash continues from their Glastonbury set. The London punk-rap duo also lost their U.S. visas and representation with United Talent Agency following their politically charged West Holts Stage appearance, where frontman Bobby Vylan led the crowd in chants of 'Free, free Palestine' and 'Death to the IDF.' More from Billboard Debbie Harry on Image Expectations in Music: 'I Wanted to Work' Wallows Recall Morrissey Walking Out of Their Show: 'That's the Perfect Morrissey Story' Neil Young Plays Rare Full-Band 'Ambulance Blues' With The Chrome Hearts Kave Fest organizers explained the band's removal, saying: 'In light of recent events, Bob Vylan have been dropped by their agent. The Eure department and the city of Gisors have informed us they will oppose Bob Vylan's presence at Kave Fest. We fully support freedom of expression for ALL artists around the world. Our thoughts are with the victims of war in Palestine and their families. We stand firmly against all acts of war and hatred.' A statement posted on Radar festival's Instagram account also confirmed their removal, saying, 'Bob Vylan will not be appearing at Radar festival this weekend.' Bob Vylan responded defiantly to the cancellations in a statement shared to Instagram on Tuesday (July 1), captioning the post, 'Silence is not an option.' Text shared on the post read, 'Today, a good many people would have you believe a punk band is the number one threat to world peace. Last week it was a Palestine pressure group, the week before that it was another band. 'We are not for the death of Jews, Arabs or any other race or group of people,' the statement continued. 'We are for the dismantling of a violent military machine. A machine whose own soldiers were told to use 'unnecessary lethal force' against innocent civilians waiting for aid. A machine that has destroyed much of Gaza.' They added, 'The more time they talk about Bob Vylan, the less time they spend answering for their criminal inaction. We are being targeted for speaking up. We are not the first. We will not be the last. And if you care for the sanctity of human life and freedom of speech, we urge you to speak up, too. FREE PALESTINE.' Earlier this week, Bob Vylan's U.S. visas were revoked, forcing the cancellation of their planned North American tour dates. Meanwhile, U.K. police have jannounced that they have opened investigations into both Bob Vylan and Kneecap's Glastonbury performances. 'Video footage and audio from Bob Vylan and Kneecap's performances at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday has been reviewed,' said the police force in a statement as per Deadline. 'Following the completion of that assessment process we have decided further enquiries are required and a criminal investigation is now being undertaken. A senior detective has been appointed to lead this 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.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bob Vylan dropped from French music festival
Punk duo Bob Vylan have been dropped from a line-up of a French music festival, following their controversial appearance at Glastonbury Festival. The group had been due to perform at Kave Fest, which is held in the town of Gisors, north of Paris, on Sunday (6 July). Organisers confirmed to the BBC their set would no longer go ahead and said they would release a statement later explaining their decision. During Bob Vylan's Saturday set, the lead singer led the crowd in chants of "death, death to the IDF [Israel Defence Forces]", prompting criticism from across the political spectrum, including the prime minister who called it "appalling hate speech". Bob Vylan responded to the outcry in a post on Instagram on Tuesday, saying they had been "targeted for speaking up". "We are not for the death of Jews, Arabs or any other race or group of people. We are for the dismantling of a violent military machine," they said. They added that "we, like those in the spotlight before us, are not the story. We are a distraction from the story, and whatever sanctions we receive will be a distraction." The BBC was also criticised for broadcasting the set via a live stream which was available on iPlayer. The UK's chief rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis strongly criticised "the airing of vile Jew-hate at Glastonbury" earlier this week. The BBC previously said the "antisemitic sentiments expressed by Bob Vylan were utterly unacceptable and have no place on our airwaves". In a statement on Monday, the corporation said: "The team were dealing with a live situation but with hindsight we should have pulled the stream during the performance. We regret this did not happen." Broadcast regulator Ofcom also issued a statement, saying it was "very concerned" about the live stream, adding that "the BBC clearly has questions to answer". Starmer criticises 'appalling' Bob Vylan IDF chants Bob Vylan coverage should have been pulled, BBC says Police launch criminal investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury sets Chief rabbi attacks BBC for airing 'vile Jew hate' at Glastonbury Bob Vylan: Who are the controversial rap-punk duo? Did BBC's focus on one potential Glastonbury controversy miss another?
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bob Vylan dropped from French music festival
Punk duo Bob Vylan have been dropped from a line-up of a French music festival, following their controversial appearance at Glastonbury group had been due to perform at Kave Fest, which is held in the town of Gisors, north of Paris, on confirmed to the BBC their set would no longer go ahead and said they would release a statement later explaining their decision. During Bob Vylan's Saturday set, the lead singer led the crowd in chants of "death, death to the IDF [Israel Defence Forces]", prompting criticism from across the political spectrum, including the prime minister who called it "appalling hate speech". Bob Vylan responded to the outcry in a post on Instagram on Tuesday, saying they had been "targeted for speaking up"."We are not for the death of Jews, Arabs or any other race or group of people. We are for the dismantling of a violent military machine," they added that "we, like those in the spotlight before us, are not the story. We are a distraction from the story, and whatever sanctions we receive will be a distraction." The BBC was also criticised for broadcasting the set via a live stream which was available on UK's chief rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis strongly criticised "the airing of vile Jew-hate at Glastonbury" earlier this BBC previously said the "antisemitic sentiments expressed by Bob Vylan were utterly unacceptable and have no place on our airwaves".In a statement on Monday, the corporation said: "The team were dealing with a live situation but with hindsight we should have pulled the stream during the performance. We regret this did not happen."Broadcast regulator Ofcom also issued a statement, saying it was "very concerned" about the live stream, adding that "the BBC clearly has questions to answer".
