Bob Vylan Dropped From UK, France, US Festivals After Glastonbury Chant

The punk rap duo Bob Vylan have been dropped from multiple music festivals in the UK, France, Germany, and the US following their controversial performance at Glastonbury Festival, where they led chants of "death to the IDF" in reference to Israel's military. The backlash included condemnation from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Glastonbury organizers, and the BBC, which livestreamed the performance and later expressed regret for not cutting the broadcast. Bob Vylan's US visas were revoked, resulting in canceled American shows, and police investigations have been launched in the UK regarding their on-stage chants. The duo has defended their actions, stating they oppose violence against any group and are focused on protesting what they describe as a violent military machine. Festival organizers including Manchester's Radar Festival and France's Kave Fest confirmed the cancellations, and a Cologne venue also dropped them from a September lineup. Bob Vylan responded by asserting they have been targeted for speaking out and vowed to return to Manchester, emphasizing that the controversy distracts from the broader political issues they aim to highlight.