The English punk-rap duo Bob Vylan are experiencing strong criticism over their “death to the IDF” chant at Glastonbury last weekend, as they’ve had their U.S. visas canceled by the State Department and been dropped by United Talent Agency due to the ensuing controversy, according to a source who spoke with The Hollywood Reporter.
On Monday morning, I, as a representative of the U.S. Department of State, expressed that the members of the Bob Vylan band have had their U.S. visas rescinded due to their offensive outburst at Glastonbury, which involved inciting the crowd in chants promoting death. Our stance is clear: individuals who promote violence and hatred are not welcome visitors in our nation.
Beginning from this coming Monday, Bob Vylan has been removed from the University of Texas at Arlington’s official team list posted on their website. Neither UTA nor their representatives have provided a response regarding this matter. Unfortunately, we were unable to get in touch with a representative for Bob Vylan.
The backlash ensued following Bob Vylan’s performance at Glastonbury, a renowned music festival globally, on Saturday. Their performance was aired on BBC. However, Glastonbury has criticized the chant this weekend, with festival organizer Emily Eavis expressing her dismay on Instagram, stating that she was “shocked.
She stated that the chants from them went beyond acceptable boundaries, and we’re swiftly making it clear to everyone contributing to the Glastonbury Festival that we have zero tolerance for antisemitism, offensive language, or any form of violence instigation.
In their official statement, the BBC expressed regret for not interrupting the live broadcast of the performance due to the antisemitic remarks made by Bob Vylan during it. The BBC values freedom of expression but strongly opposes incitement to violence. The offensive and unacceptable sentiments shared by Bob Vylan have no place on their broadcasts. They appreciate Glastonbury’s criticism of the performance as well.
On Sunday, the lead singer of the group, Bobby Vylan (whose real name is drummer Bobbie Vylan within the band), expressed his defense about the chant through a post on Instagram, stating simply, “I stood by my words.
He stated that by empowering our children to advocate for the change they desire and require, we are the ones shaping a more improved world. As we mature and perhaps find our passion waning under the weight of adult life’s obligations, it is crucial that we foster and motivate future generations to take up the mantle we’ve been given.
Bob Vylan’s visas were withdrawn several months prior to their scheduled 16-date North American tour this autumn, which was set to kick off in Spokane, Washington in October. At this point, it’s uncertain what will become of these concerts, but if the visa predicament persists by then, it’s likely they’ll be postponed or called off altogether.
Bob Vylan’s remarks about the Israel-Gaza conflict have sparked debate at international music festivals once again. Earlier this year, Irish rap group Kneecap, who played at Glastonbury over the weekend, caused a stir by displaying “Fuck Israel, Free Palestine” on stage during Coachella, attracting criticism from Jewish music industry figures and organizations. The group defended themselves against accusations of antisemitism, stating that they are more concerned about governments allowing heinous crimes to occur in the countries they perform in, and they refuse to remain silent about it.
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2025-06-30 19:24