Newscast Police Investigate Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury Sets
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Jun 30, 2025 Katie Razzall, BBC media and culture editor, dives into the controversy surrounding the performances of Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury, which have sparked a police investigation. She shares insights on the backlash and the BBC's response to not cutting the livestream of Vylan's set. The conversation also touches on the frustrations of festival-goers and highlights the tensions in Parliament regarding critical government welfare reforms, revealing the political and social implications of these events.
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Katie's Live Festival Account
- Katie Razzall was at Glastonbury covering Bob Vylan's set live and heard controversial comments inciting violence.
- She noted the crowd's mixed reactions, including chanting against the Israeli Defence Force and the muted response to certain slogans.
Bob Vylan Overshadowed by Kneecap
- Bob Vylan was more controversial, crossing the line with incitement to violence, while Kneecap leaned into controversy but less provocatively.
- BBC focused too much on Kneecap and overlooked Bob Vylan, resulting in erroneous live streaming of Bob Vylan's set.
Police Probe Festival Performances
- Avon and Somerset Police launched a criminal investigation into both Bob Vylan and Kneecap performances for potential public order and hate crimes.
- The investigation is at an early stage and evidence-led, with no specifics disclosed yet.