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What is a high-risk performer?

Seven acts including Bob Vylan were classed as “high-risk” before Glastonbury, according to the BBC

Evening Standard

BBC complaints hit four-year high after Bob Vylan's 'death to IDF' chant

THE BBC received more complaints about Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance than any other issue in more than four years ...

The National (Scotland)

Fontaines D.C. bring pro-Palestine group on stage at Roskilde festival in Denmark

This move by Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. comes as both Kneecap and Bob Vylan are under investigation by the police for their pro-Palestine comments at Glastonbury 2025. The BBC, official broadcasters for Glastonbury, has now said it will no longer live broadcast "high risk" performances.

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Weight-loss jabs on NHS may be rolled out ‘in high streets and shopping centres’

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said half his colleagues are taking weight-loss jabs.

Evening Standard

BBC drops 'high risk' live performances following Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

THE BBC has said it will no longer broadcast or live stream performances it deems “high risk” following Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set

The National (Scotland)

BBC will no longer live stream ‘high risk’ music acts after Bob Vylan Glastonbury row

Statement apologised for the group’s ‘deplorable behaviour’ after frontman Bobby Vylan led crowds in controversial chants

The Independent UK

BBC will no longer live stream ‘high risk’ music acts after Bob Vylan incident

The statement apologised for the group’s “deplorable behaviour” after frontman Bobby Vylan led crowds in controversial chants.

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BBC to drop ‘high risk’ live performances after Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

Broadcaster admits making mistakes before and during punk duo’s show in which they chanted ‘death to the IDF’

The Guardian - UK

BBC to scrap 'high risk' performances after Bob Vylan Glastonbury backlash

‘We deeply regret that such offensive and deplorable behaviour appeared on the BBC’, the broadcaster has said

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan issues statement after being dropped from festival lineups

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The Independent UK

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams aura cleansing at NYC Downlow: How the celebs do Glastonbury

Partying ‘til dawn, dancefloor snogs and some curious smoking area habits

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan dropped from multiple European music festivals over Glastonbury chant

Punk duo led Glastonbury crowd in chants of ‘Free, free Palestine’ and ‘Death, death to the IDF’ during their set on 28 June

The Independent UK

Cheat the Week: Wimbledon dumps its line judges, and more

Here’s what the papers are saying about this week’s stories...

Evening Standard

Nandy demands ‘accountability at highest levels’ after Bob Vylan broadcast

The Culture Secretary said she was ‘not satisfied with the response’ from the BBC so far.

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Did Glastonbury Just End Bob Vylan's Tour? Radar Festival, US Venues Pull Out After Anti-Israel Chant

Bob Vylan face cancelled shows, legal investigations, and visa issues after chanting 'Death to the IDF' at Glastonbury, sparking backlash and political fallout.

The Independent UK

Police investigate Bob Vylan over ‘death to IDF’ call at gig before Glastonbury

The Met Police are investigating comments ‘allegedly made during a concert at Alexandra Palace earlier this year’.

Evening Standard

Police investigate Bob Vylan over ‘death to IDF’ call at London gig before Glastonbury

Metropolitan Police investigate comments ‘allegedly made during a concert at Alexandra Palace earlier this year’

The Guardian - UK

BBC boss offers to meet Jewish staff over Bob Vylan performance

Tim Davie tells staff that comments during Glastonbury show streamed live by BBC were ‘deeply offensive and totally unacceptable’

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Why is everyone talking about Bob Vylan? Glastonbury festival's biggest controversy explained

London punk-grime duo Bob Vylan are the subjects of a criminal investigation following their set at Glastonbury. This is the story behind the biggest talking point of this year's festival

The Guardian - UK

Bob Vylan performance at Manchester festival cancelled amid Glastonbury row

Punk rap duo dropped as headliners for Radar festival as police investigate anti-IDF chant at Glastonbury

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan dropped from festivals in UK, France and US after Glastonbury chant sparks backlash and visa ban

The embattled group have lost a number of gigs following their controversial performance

The Independent UK

Bob Vylan no longer playing Manchester festival after Glastonbury controversy

The group were due to headline the Radar event on Saturday.

Evening Standard

BBC broadcast of Bob Vylan's 'death to the IDF' chant was 'chilling violation', says relative of October 7 victim

The pair’s performance at the festival led to a police assessment and condemnation from festival organisers, as well as MPs and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

The Guardian - US

Who are Bob Vylan? The British punks who had their US visas revoked for anti-IDF chants

The group’s ‘death to the IDF’ chant at Glastonbury ignited a firestorm – and prompted action from the US state department

The Guardian - UK

The truth must come out about BBC mistakes at Glastonbury. But here’s why Tim Davie must stay

The director general’s position looks perilous, but I hope he is not forced out. The institution faces many threats – it needs him, says media expert and former BBC editor Roger Bolton

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