Bob Vylan Play London Gig Amid UK Police Investigations

Punk duo Bob Vylan have announced a surprise gig at London's 100 Club amid ongoing police investigations into their controversial remarks during live performances. Frontman Bobby Vylan led chants of "death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)" at Glastonbury Festival and a May show at Alexandra Palace, sparking investigations by Avon and Somerset Police and the Metropolitan Police. The backlash has resulted in the band being removed from festival lineups in Manchester and Germany, their US visas revoked ahead of a planned tour, and their agency United Talent Agency dropping them. Bob Vylan maintain they are being "targeted for speaking up" and defend their anti-war stance, continuing to display the Palestinian flag at shows. The BBC faced internal scrutiny for airing their Glastonbury performance live, leading to senior staff stepping back from duties. Despite the controversy, Bob Vylan are still expected to perform at the upcoming Boardmasters festival in Cornwall.