BBC director-general was at Glastonbury during Bob Vylan performance
- The BBC director-general Tim Davie was present at Glastonbury during Bob Vylan's performance where antisemitic remarks and chants were made.
- The BBC faced criticism for broadcasting Bob Vylan's 'unacceptable' set, with the Chief Rabbi condemning the 'airing of vile Jew-hatred' and the government expressing exasperation over the BBC's response.
- Glastonbury organisers condemned the antisemitic remarks, the US revoked Bob Vylan's visas, and police launched an investigation into the performances.
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BBC facing backlash for Glastonbury event
The BBC is facing harsh criticism after airing a live performance by the rap-punk duo Bob Vylan at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. During their set, lead singer Bobby Vylan led the crowd in chants that included the phrase “Death, death to the IDF” and made some harsh comments about working for a certain group of people using, what some believed to be very harsh language, others agreed. Source
Bob Vylan at Glastonbury: free speech or hate speech?
Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance has dominated headlines and sparked a huge debate. The punk duo chanted “death to the IDF” to a live crowd of thousands, and millions more watched at home, as their set aired live on the BBC. The backlash was swift – some called it a bold act of protest, while others condemned it as deeply offensive and antisemitic. On-screen warnings issued by the BBC about discriminatory language were deemed “not good enough…
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