BBC share major update over Kneecap's controversial Glastonbury performance
Kneecap's Glastonbury Festival performance will not be streamed on BBC iPlayer today, the broadcaster has announced in a new statement. The trio's highly controversial gig won't be streamed live but an on-demand version will be available.
BBC spokesperson said: "As the broadcast partner, the BBC is bringing audiences extensive music coverage from Glastonbury, with artists booked by the festival organisers. Whilst the BBC doesn't ban artists, our plans ensure that our programming meets our editorial guidelines.
"We don't always live stream every act from the main stages and look to make an on-demand version of Kneecap's performance available on our digital platforms, alongside more than 90 other sets."
This comes after Glastonbury bosses issued a warning ahead of their performance this weekend. They sent out a crowd warning as they named a list of artists who they think will draw in the biggest crowds.
They told festival goers: "Kneecap will draw a large audience for their 4pm West Holts show. If you're not planning to see them, please plan alternative routes around that area. If you do plan to attend, listen to stewards, and please have some other entertainment options in mind in case the field reaches capacity and we need to close it as part of our crowd planning measures."
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