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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Shahana Yasmin

Bob Vylan issues statement after being dropped from festival lineups

Bob Vylan
  • Punk duo Bob Vylan led the Glastonbury crowd in chants of 'Free, free Palestine' and 'Death, death to the IDF' during their set on June 28.
  • Following the performance, Bob Vylan was removed from the lineups of multiple European festivals, including Radar Festival in Manchester and Kave Fest in France.
  • The band was also reportedly dropped by their agent, United Talent Agency, and had their US visas revoked by American officials.
  • Glastonbury organisers stated they were 'appalled' by the chants, while the BBC later said it 'should have pulled' the live coverage of the performance.
  • Bob Vylan responded on Instagram by claiming they are being 'targeted for speaking up' and that the controversy is a 'distraction' from the issue of a 'violent military machine'.

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Bob Vylan dropped from multiple European music festivals over Glastonbury chant

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