Fans fuming as Biffy Clyro receive 'shocking' Glastonbury criticism
Biffy's set was broadcast last night by the BBC, but fans all have the same criticism.
Biffy Clyro 's Glastonbury set is receiving high praise, but those watching it broadcast on TV all have the same criticism. Complaints have been plastered all over social media about the sound quality of the televised performance which took place on Friday, June 27.
The Scottish band were the penultimate act to take to the Pyramid Stage last night, following Alanis Morissette, Lewis Capaldi and CMAT. Following Biffy Clyro, The 1975 took to the stage with a set some fans deemed a 'car crash'.
Users on social media have called out the BBC for a poor sound mix which has affected the sound quality coming through the TV screens. One user said: "Sounds like they're in a cupboard."
Glastonbury. The mix is shocking."
A third said: "As a sound mixer how can you possibly make them sound this bad?"
Somerset Live reported that whilst some fans criticised the sound mix, others made complaints about the crowd.
One person said: "Biffy Clyro deserve a far bigger crowd than what they've pulled at Glastonbury."
Another commenter said: "You'd see a more animated crowd in a mortuary."
Tomorrow will see the likes of Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, The Script and mystery artists Patchwork take to the Pyramid Stage.
Charlie XCX and the Ezra Collective will perform on the Other Stage, with the Scissor Sisters taking to the Woodsies.
Controversial Irish rap trio Kneecap will perform from 4pm tomorrow on the West Holts Stage.
Sunday will see Rod Stewart and Olivia Rodrigo headline the Pyramid Stage, with artists such as Snow Patrol, Overmono, AJ Tracey and The Prodigy keeping crowds entertained across the various other stages.
In other Glasto news, Neil Young's set will now be televised by the BBC, after it was announced earlier in the week that the star did not wish his performance to be broadcast.
A BBC spokesperson said: "We are delighted to confirm that Neil Young's headline set from Glastonbury on Saturday will be broadcast live to audiences across the UK on the BBC.'
Viewers will be able to watch the performance on iPlayer's Pyramid Stage stream from 10pm, tonight, June 28, as well as BBC Two and Radio 2. On-demand plans continue to be finalised.
Young announced last year he would play Glastonbury in 2025, only to retract his decision upon learning of the BBC's involvement. However, he later changed his mind.
Speaking at the time Mark Cooper, then executive producer of the BBC's Glastonbury coverage, said: 'Neil Young's career has been conducted on his own terms. They believe in the live event and retaining its mystery and that of their artist."
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Wales Online
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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Glastonbury Festival has said chants by punk duo Bob Vylan have 'crossed a line', as footage from their set is assessed by the police. The performer Bobby Vylan led crowds on the festival's West Holts Stage in chants of 'Death, death to the IDF' on Saturday, before a member of Irish rap trio Kneecap suggested fans 'start a riot' at his bandmate's forthcoming court appearance. A joint Instagram post from Glastonbury and Emily Eavis said: 'As a festival, we stand against all forms of war and terrorism. We will always believe in – and actively campaign for – hope, unity, peace and love. The North Wales Live Whatsapp community for top stories and breaking news is live now - here's how to sign up 'With almost 4,000 performances at Glastonbury 2025, there will inevitably be artists and speakers appearing on our stages whose views we do not share, and a performer's presence here should never be seen as a tacit endorsement of their opinions and beliefs. 'However, we are appalled by the statements made from the West Holts stage by Bob Vylan yesterday. 'Their chants very much crossed a line and we are urgently reminding everyone involved in the production of the Festival that there is no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence.' Health Secretary Wes Streeting said chants of 'death' to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) at Glastonbury were 'appalling' and that the BBC and festival have 'questions to answer'. 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Asked if the BBC should have cut the live feed, he said the broadcaster has questions to answer, but that he did not know what the editorial and operational 'challenges' are of taking such action. Avon and Somerset Police said video evidence would be assessed by officers 'to determine whether any offences may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation'. On social media, the Israeli Embassy said it was 'deeply disturbed by the inflammatory and hateful rhetoric expressed on stage at the Glastonbury Festival'. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called the scenes 'grotesque', writing on X: 'Glorifying violence against Jews isn't edgy. The West is playing with fire if we allow this sort of behaviour to go unchecked.' The Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) said it would be formally complaining to the BBC over its 'outrageous decision' to broadcast Bob Vylan. A spokesperson said: 'Our national broadcaster must apologise for its dissemination of this extremist vitriol, and those responsible must be removed from their positions.' A BBC spokesperson added: 'Some of the comments made during Bob Vylan's set were deeply offensive. 'During this live stream on iPlayer, which reflected what was happening on stage, a warning was issued on screen about the very strong and discriminatory language. We have no plans to make the performance available on demand.' Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has spoken to the BBC director general about Bob Vylan's performance, a Government spokesperson said. Bob Vylan, who formed in Ipswich in 2017, have released four albums with their music addressing issues to do with racism, masculinity and class. Kneecap, who hail from Belfast, have been in the headlines after member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was charged with a terror offence. The group performed after Vylan's set on the West Holts Stage with O hAnnaidh exclaiming 'Glastonbury, I'm a free man' as they took to the stage. In reference to his bandmate's forthcoming court date, Naoise O Caireallain, who performs under the name Moglai Bap, said they would 'start a riot outside the courts', before clarifying: 'No riots just love and support, and support for Palestine'. In the run-up to the festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset, several politicians called for the group to be removed from the line-up and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said their performance would not be 'appropriate'. During the performance, Caireallain said: 'The Prime Minister of your country, not mine, said he didn't want us to play, so f*** Keir Starmer.' He also said a 'big thank you to the Eavis family' and said 'they stood strong' amid calls for the organisers to drop them from the line-up. Elsewhere at the festival, on Sunday Irish noise rockers Gurriers took to the Woodsies stage. 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