Controversy and Protest Mark Glastonbury 2025 Performances
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During Glastonbury, the BBC avoided broadcasting Irish band Kneecap due to controversy but streamed performances by Bob Vylan, who led chants supporting Palestine and opposing the IDF, sparking social media debate. Kneecap also performed later, with their own controversial chants, amid political tensions and legal issues.
- BBC Tries To Skirt Kneecap Controversy By Not Showing Band’s Glastonbury Set But Live Streams Another Act Which Leads Crowd Chants Of “Death To The IDF” & “Free Palestine” Deadline
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- How to watch the BBC’s live coverage of Glastonbury festival 2025 The Independent
- Pro-Palestinian Rapper Leads 'Death To The IDF' Chant At English Music Festival i24NEWS
- Irish rap group Kneecap plays for a big Glastonbury crowd despite criticism AP News
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