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Key Points
- Police are investigating performances at Glastonbury for chants against Israel and Keir Starmer.
- The BBC expressed regret for not halting the livestream of Bob Vylan’s act at the festival.
- Visa restrictions have been imposed on Bob Vylan’s band members by the United States.
The police stated, “This has been recorded as a public order incident at this time while our inquiries are at an early stage. The investigation will be evidence-led and will closely consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes.”
BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury livestream
Prime Minister Starmer criticized the national broadcaster’s choice to continue streaming the performance live, and media regulator Ofcom indicated that the BBC faces questions regarding the incident.
The Israeli embassy in London also condemned the incident, while Starmer demanded answers from the BBC on “how these scenes came to be broadcast.”
Bob Vylan says, ‘I said what I said’
Bob Vylan, recognized for blending grime and punk rock, have previously expressed support for Palestinians. Their music often addresses themes such as racism, homophobia, and socio-economic disparities.

Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap of Kneecap during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025. Source: Getty / Leon Neal
Political statements by musicians on stage have been in focus since a member of Kneecap was charged last month with a terrorism offence for allegedly displaying a flag of Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group that is proscribed as a terrorist organisation in Britain. He denies the offence.
US revokes visas for Bob Vylan
“The @StateDept has revoked the US visas for the members of the Bob Vylan band in light of their hateful tirade at Glastonbury, including leading the crowd in death chants. Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country,” the statement said.