Bob Vylan had their U.S. visas revoked after main anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury, prompting backlash from officers and a felony investigation within the UK.
Bob Vylan had their U.S. visas revoked after main a crowd in chants together with “Dying to the IDF” throughout their Glastonbury Competition set, prompting condemnation from U.S. officers and a felony investigation within the UK.
The U.S. State Division introduced the choice on June 30, someday after the British Hip-Hop duo’s efficiency, citing the group’s “hateful tirade” as the explanation for the visa cancellation.
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau mentioned, “Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred should not welcome guests to our nation.”
Throughout their June 29 set, Bob Vylan’s frontman Bobby Vylan led the viewers in chants of “Dying, dying to the IDF” and “Free, free Palestine” and mentioned, “Hell yeah, from the river to the ocean, Palestine have to be, might be, inshallah, it is going to be free.”
The efficiency drew swift backlash from Glastonbury organizers, who issued an announcement saying, “Their chants very a lot crossed a line. We’re urgently reminding everybody concerned within the manufacturing of the pageant that there isn’t any place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence.”
The BBC eliminated Bob Vylan’s set from its iPlayer platform following the controversy.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s workplace additionally condemned the efficiency, whereas Avon and Somerset Police confirmed they’re reviewing footage for potential public order offenses.
The duo was additionally dropped by United Expertise Company, which had represented them within the U.S. Regardless of the fallout, Bobby Vylan stood by the group’s actions in an announcement posted to Instagram.
“The one approach we are able to make this world a greater place is by encouraging our youngsters to talk up for what they need and wish. In the present day it’s about altering college meals; tomorrow it might contain altering overseas coverage.”
The incident has reignited debate over the bounds of protest and political speech at main cultural occasions.
A separate investigation can also be underway right into a efficiency by Irish Hip-Hop group Kneecap, who made comparable political statements throughout the identical pageant weekend.
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