Headlines: 'Glastonbury controversy' and 'bikers at school prom'
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Glastonbury dominated the headlines this weekend - with comments made on the West Holts Stage by Irish rap group Kneecap and punk duo Bob Vylan on Saturday making the headlines for ITV West.Staying on Worthy Farm, Rod Stewart's performance to a packed out Pyramid Stage received mixed reviews from fans in this piece on Somerset Live.Meanwhile, the Swindon Advertiser shared the touching story of an estimated 1,500-strong convoy of bikers who came out to take a teenager who had experienced bullying to his school prom.
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Bristol Waste has announced that it will temporarily move collection times forward by one hour over the next couple of days to help keep crews safe during the hot weather.Slimbridge Wetland Centre's new statue of Feathers McGraw has been getting a lot of love as the new Gromit Unleashed trail starts across the region.Pictures of the RNLI training at Burnham-on-Sea on Sunday morning have also gained a lot of attention
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North Wales Chronicle
20 minutes ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Rap duo Bob Vylan banned from US ahead of planned autumn shows
Mr Landau announced the decision to revoke the pair's US visas after one half of the duo, rapper Bobby Vylan chanted 'death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)' at the festival. The BBC has since expressed its regret at not pulling the live stream of the act's performance during Glastonbury on Saturday, saying the 'antisemitic sentiments' expressed by the group were 'utterly unacceptable'. Bob Vylan played at Coachella in Calfornia earlier this year but will be unable to return to the US when they were set to perform in Chicago, Brooklyn and Philadelphia in the autumn. The duo, formed in Ipswich in 2017, have released four albums addressing issues to do with racism, masculinity and class. Bobby Vylan's real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, 34, according to reports. In a statement posted to Instagram after the Glastonbury set, Vylan said: 'Teaching our children to speak up for the change they want and need is the only way that we make this world a better place. 'As we grow older and our fire starts to possibly dim under the suffocation of adult life and all its responsibilities, it is incredibly important that we encourage and inspire future generations to pick up the torch that was passed to us.' They are due to perform at Radar Festival in Manchester on Saturday and Boardmasters, a surfing and music festival in Newquay, Cornwall, in August.
Reuters
23 minutes ago
- Reuters
US revokes visas for Bob Vylan after music duo's Glastonbury chants
WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - The United States has revoked visas for members of Britain's Bob Vylan punk-rap duo after they led chants during their set at the Glastonbury music festival in England over the weekend that the State Department and the BBC, who broadcast the event, said were antisemitic. "The @StateDept has revoked the US visas for the members of the Bob Vylan band in light of their hateful tirade at Glastonbury, including leading the crowd in death chants. Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country," U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said in a post on X on Monday. On Monday, the British broadcaster said it regretted not stopping its livestream of Saturday's event, which included on-stage chants of "death, death to the IDF," a reference to the Israel Defense Forces fighting a war in Gaza, and "From the river to the sea, Palestine must be, will be, inshallah, it will be free." That phrase is often taken in Israel as a call for Israel's destruction and denial of its right to exist, although many Palestinians dispute that characterization. Bob Vylan, known for mixing grime and punk rock, tackles a range of issues including racism, homophobia and the class divide in their songs and has previously voiced support for Palestinians. Its lead vocalist, who goes by the stage name Bobby Vylan, appeared to refer to the weekend performance in a post on Instagram, writing: "I said what I said." "Teaching our children to speak up for the change they want and need is the only way that we make this world a better place," he added. The State Department did not immediately give more details as to the names of those who had visas revoked and what kind of visas they were. Bob Vylan is scheduled to play some concerts in the U.S. in November.
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Scotsman
35 minutes ago
- Scotsman
Turnstile to tour the United Kingdom in 2025 after triumphant Glastonbury set
The hardcore punk outfit are set to continue their NEVER ENOUGH tour after their celebrated Glastonbury performance Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hardcore punks Turnstile have announced their return to the United Kingdom later this year. After wowing audiences with their Glastonbury 2025 set, the group have included three UK dates as part of their European tour. Here's where you can catch the group live and how to get your hands on both pre-sale tickets and general tickets when they go on sale. Having stunned audiences with their energetic performance at this year's Glastonbury Festival, hardcore punk outfit Turnstile has announced three UK tour dates for 2025. As part of their wider European tour, the group will be performing in Glasgow, Manchester, and London's Alexandra Palace, with support throughout their UK dates coming in the forms of High Vis and The Garden. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The American punk group has become one of the most prominent acts in the international punk movement since their formation in 2010, known for incorporating styles including indie, R&B, and electronic music alongside their cacophony of hardcore punk. After a celebrated performance at Glastonbury 2025, hardcore punk heavyweights Turnstile have announced three UK tour dates later this year. | AFP via Getty Images Their latest album Never Enough, released on June 6, 2025, has received universal acclaim and become their highest-charting album to date in several countries, including reaching the UK Top 20 charts upon its release. Here's where you can watch the band flying the hardcore punk flag when they return to the United Kingdom later this year. Where are Turnstile performing in the United Kingdom in 2025? The hardcore punk outfit will be performing at the following venues on the following dates in November: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad November 2 2025: O2 Academy, Glasgow (support from High Vis) November 3 2025: UK Depot Mayfield, Manchester (support The Garden and High Vis) November 5 2025: Alexandra Palace, London (support from The Garden and High Vis) When can I get tickets to see Turnstile on their 2025 UK tour? Pre-sale tickets Those with access to artist pre-sales or O2 Priority will be able to pick up tickets from July 2 2025 from 10am BST, while Gigs in Scotland pre-sales will commence from on the same day but at 12pm BST. General ticket sales General ticket sales will then commence on July 4 2025 from 10am BST through Ticketmaster UK. What did Turnstile play during their Glastonbury 2025 performance? During the band's performance at Worthy Farm on June 29 2025, Turnstile performed the following set on the Others Stage (credit: Never Enough T.L.C. (Turnstile Love Connection) Endless I Care/Dull Don't Play 7 Keep It Moving Drop Fly Again Seein' Stars Come Back for More / Fazed Out Holiday Look Out For Me Mystery Blackout Birds Did you catch Turnstile at Glastonbury Festival 2025 or have you seen the band live before and can recommend people getting tickets (after yourself of course)? Leave a comment and let us know if we should be jumping on the Turnstile bandwagon ahead of their UK tour dates.
