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Entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh reported that the BBC has taken action against a small group of senior staff members, instructing them to step back from their usual responsibilities regarding music and live events. This decision was made following the transmission of Bob Vylan’s contentious performance at Glastonbury. During their set, the punk duo led a chant of “death, death to the IDF [Israel Defence Forces]” and made other derogatory remarks, which were broadcast live on iPlayer.
In response to the incident, the BBC emphasized its zero-tolerance policy towards antisemitism and pledged to hold individuals accountable for their involvement in the broadcast. The network labeled Bob Vylan as one of seven Glastonbury acts considered “high risk” prior to the festival. Moving forward, the broadcaster announced immediate changes to its livestreaming protocol for music events, ensuring that performances flagged as high risk will not be broadcast or streamed live.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy expressed dissatisfaction with the BBC’s handling of the situation, questioning the lack of due diligence, oversight, and delayed response in pulling the live feed. The BBC faced criticism from UK Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis and media regulator Ofcom, with calls for accountability at the highest levels of the organization. Director general Tim Davie issued an apology for allowing offensive behavior on the BBC platform, particularly expressing regret to the Jewish community.
The fallout from Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance included canceled bookings at several festivals and ongoing criminal investigations by Avon and Somerset Police and London’s Metropolitan Police. Despite the backlash, the band reiterated their stance against violence and affirmed that they are advocates for peace. They acknowledged the distractions their actions caused and emphasized their commitment to highlighting important social issues
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