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Bob Vylan
Bob Vylan removed from European tour amid Glastonbury backlash
They had been banned from one venue in Cologne prior to the removal.
BBC viewed Bob Vylan as high-risk before Glastonbury and could have cut feed, director general confirms
They were one of seven acts deemed as a Category A risk.
Bob Vylan frontman asks fans to stop IDF chants amid Glastonbury controversy
“We are a loving band.”
Bob Vylan announce last-minute show at 100 Club in London amid Glastonbury backlash
Only 320 people will see the show.
Radar Festival fail to find new headliner after dropping Bob Vylan
Meanwhile, Bob Vylan played a gig in Athens for The Prodigy.
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An uncompromising stance…
Bands begin pulling out of Radar Festival in solidarity with Bob Vylan
“Up Bob Vylan. Free Palestine.”
BBC director of music steps down from duties amid Bob Vylan controversy
a small group of other senior BBC staff have also reportedly relinquished their roles.
BBC will no longer broadcast “high risk” perfomances live amid Bob Vylan controversy
“The editorial team decided not to cut the feed. This was an error.”