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Criminal investigation launched into Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan
- On June 28, 2025, a criminal investigation was launched into the Glastonbury Festival performances of Belfast rap duo Kneecap and punk duo Bob Vylan at Worthy Farm, Somerset.
- The investigation began after Bob Vylan chanted 'Free, free Palestine' and 'Death, death to the IDF', and Kneecap echoed 'Free Palestine' amid calls from politicians for their removal.
- Video and audio footage have been reviewed by Avon and Somerset Police, who recorded the incident as a public order matter and appointed a senior detective to lead an evidence-led inquiry considering hate crime laws.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the performances as hate speech and criticized the BBC for streaming Bob Vylan's set live, while festival organiser Emily Eavis defended hosting diverse artists despite heated topics.
- The investigation highlights tensions over political expression at cultural events and could influence future festival programming and broadcaster responsibilities amid strong public reactions worldwide.
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Britain probes punk rap duo's 'anti-Israel' chant
British police on Monday launched a criminal investigation into musical duo Bob Vylan and Irish rap band Kneecap's gigs at the Glastonbury music festival after they led chanting against the Israeli military and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The police are investigating "comments made on stage" by both groups for possible public order offences after reviewing video footage and audio from their performances, the Avon and Somerset regional police fo…
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The AgeKneecap, Bob Vylan Glastonbury gigs under criminal investigation
The US also revoked the visas for the rap punk duo Bob Vylan ahead of a planned American tour after they led crowds of music fans in chanting “death” to the Israeli military.
'I said what I said': Bob Vylan defends Glastonbury set as police launch criminal probe - Overpasses For America
Key Points Police are investigating Glastonbury acts over chants targeting Israel and Keir Starmer. The BBC said it regretted not stopping the livestream of Bob Vylan’s set at Glastonbury. The United States has revoked visas for Bob Vylan band members. British police has launched a criminal investigation into musical duo Bob Vylan and Irish rap band Kneecap’s gigs at the Glastonbury music festival after they led chanting against the Israeli mil…
The police opened a criminal investigation into the actions of Bob Vylan and Kneecap gangs at the Glastonbury festival. Bob Vylan has two dates in Portugal and action "keep it, for now, without change".
Anti-Israel chants at historic Glastonbury music festival cause political uproar - Criticism from Starmer - BBC live broadcast also under fire
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