Tim Davie, the BBC's director general, faced scrutiny after he did not halt the broadcast of Bob Vylan's performance containing chants calling for violence against Israeli soldiers. After being informed of the chants during a visit to Glastonbury, the BBC confirmed that the footage would not be available on-demand. However, the live stream continued to air for hours, allowing for rewind access. Bob Vylan later issued a statement opposing violence against any group and emphasized their focus on dismantling military aggression while other performers continued the political discourse.
Tim Davie, the BBC's director general, was informed about the chants calling for the death of Israeli soldiers during a live performance but did not pull the footage immediately.
Bob Vylan's statement clarified that as a band, they are not for the death of any group but are against a violent military machine disrupting peace.
Despite being informed of the offensive nature of the chants, the live stream of Bob Vylan's performance continued to be broadcast, raising concerns about editorial decisions.
Kneecap, who performed after Bob Vylan, further amplified political messages by leading chants of Free Palestine, highlighting the festival's politically charged atmosphere.
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