Bob Vylan launch legal action against the BBC

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBob Vylan accused the BBC of 'placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit' (Ben Birchall/PA)Punk duo Bob Vylan announced they are taking legal action against the BBC following controversy surrounding their Glastonbury 2025 performance. During their set on the West Holts Stage, the duo led crowds in chants of 'death, death to the IDF' (Israel Defence Forces). The BBC faced criticism for livestreaming the performance and later apologised, stating the act's behaviour was 'offensive and deplorable'. Bob Vylan accused the BBC of 'placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit' and criticised the corporation's representation of public interests. Following the incident, the duo was dropped from several festivals and a US tour, though a police investigation into the chant concluded with no further action. In fullBob Vylan take legal action against BBC over Glastonbury controversyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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