Bobby Vylan defends Glastonbury chant in first interview

Bobby Vylan, frontman of the punk duo Bob Vylan, said he does not regret leading chants of "death, death, death to the IDF" at this summer's Glastonbury Festival and would repeat the action, in his first interview since the incident. The remarks, recorded on October 1 for The Louis Theroux Podcast, come after the performance was streamed live, triggered widespread condemnation, prompted an investigation and led to a series of professional consequences for the band.

The West Holts Stage performance was carried on the festival's live stream, prompting apologies from festival organisers and the broadcaster after viewers heard the chant along with other abusive language. The broadcaster's Executive Complaints Unit later found the live transmission breached editorial guidelines on harm and offence, though it said it did not conclude the broadcast constituted incitement or breached impartiality rules. The broadcaster has said errors were made in how the performance was handled, and senior staff have taken temporary steps in response; the organisation also announced it will no longer stream high‑risk performances live. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed an investigation was under way...