Bob Vylan had their U.S. visas revoked after main anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury, prompting backlash from officers and a prison investigation within the UK.

Bob Vylan had their U.S. visas revoked after main a crowd in chants together with “Demise to the IDF” throughout their Glastonbury Festival set, prompting condemnation from U.S. officers and a prison investigation within the UK.

The U.S. State Division introduced the choice on June 30, at some point 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 stated, “Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred will not be welcome guests to our nation.”

Throughout their June 29 set, Bob Vylan’s frontman Bobby Vylan led the audience in chants of “Demise, dying to the IDF” and “Free, free Palestine” and stated, “Hell yeah, from the river to the ocean, Palestine should be, will probably be, inshallah, will probably be free.”

The efficiency drew swift backlash from Glastonbury organizers, who issued a press release saying, “Their chants very a lot crossed a line. We’re urgently reminding everybody concerned within the manufacturing of the competition 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 also dropped by United Talent Agency, which had represented them within the U.S. Regardless of the fallout, Bobby Vylan stood by the group’s actions in a press release posted to Instagram.

“The one manner we are able to make this world a greater place is by encouraging our youngsters to talk up for what they need and wish. As we speak it’s about altering college meals; tomorrow it may contain altering international coverage.”

The incident has reignited debate over the boundaries 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 competition weekend.

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