Bobby Vylan
Bobby Vylan is a British rapper and member of the rap punk duo Bob Vylan, known for their politically charged lyrics and energetic performances. They gained significant media attention when Vylan led chants during their Glastonbury Festival set calling for 'death' to the Israeli military, which sparked condemnation from the UK government and criticism from the BBC for airing the remarks live.
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Bobby Vylan is a musician who had a controversial interview with Louis Theroux regarding his political statements.
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United Kingdom· 2026-03-07
Bobby Vylan of punk-rap duo Bob Vylan on stage at Glastonbury in June this year.
British police drop Glastonbury chant probe after controversial IDF chant
Australia· 2025-12-24
Bobby Vylan, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, led crowds on the festival’s West Holts stage in chants of 'death, death to the IDF' during their performance.
UK police end investigation into Bob Vylan’s IDF chants at Glastonbury – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-23
Bobby Vylan, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, expressed he was 'not regretful' of leading controversial chants during a performance.
British Airways pulls Louis Theroux podcast sponsorship after Bob Vylan interview | Bob VylanUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-25Bobby Vylan is the frontman of the punk duo Bob Vylan, known for leading controversial chants at Glastonbury.
Bob Vylan ‘not regretful’ about IDF chant at Glastonbury: ‘I’d do it again tomorrow’ | Bob VylanUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-21
The BBC partly upheld complaints regarding the broadcast of the act’s performance in June at Glastonbury festival due to frontman Bobby Vylan’s chant about the IDF.
Independent Ireland TD wants court to block Bob Vylan gig at Vicar Street – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-29
Bobby Vylan led anti-Israeli military chants during a live radio broadcast from the Glastonbury Festival.
Rap group Kneecap banned from Canada for allegedly supporting Hezbollah and Hamas
Canada· 2025-09-20
Bobby Vylan is the guitarist and vocalist of the punk-rap duo Bob Vylan, which has faced controversy over their political statements.
Depois do cancelamento, os Bob Vylan vêm mesmo a Portugal | Música
Portugal· 2025-08-20
Bobby Vylan is a performer who led a controversial chant during his set at Glastonbury.
Antisemitic incidents spiked after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set, charity saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-06
Bobby Vylan is the frontman of the British punk duo Bob Vylan, known for their politically charged performances.
‘Our fight is the Irish fight. And the Irish fight is the Palestinians’ fight’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-04Bobby Vylan led chants during his Glastonbury performance that drew criticism.
Tim Davie admits ‘significant failing’ by BBC over Gaza documentary | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-14
Bobby Vylan led crowds in chants of 'death, death to the IDF' during their set at the festival last Saturday.
Lisa Nandy questions lack of BBC sackings over Gaza war documentary | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-05Bobby Vylan is the frontman of the punk-rap duo Bob Vylan, who led controversial chants at Glastonbury.
UK pop duo Bob Vylan dropped from multiple festivals following ‘Death to IDF’ chant at Glastonbury - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-07-04
Bobby Vylan, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, led chants of 'death, death to the IDF' at Glastonbury last Saturday.
BBC to drop ‘high risk’ live performances after Bob Vylan Glastonbury set | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-03Bobby Vylan led a chant of 'death, death to the IDF' during their performance.
Kneecap owes Keir Starmer, the BBC and Helen from Wales a thank you – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
Bobby Vylan, the vocalist of Bob Vylan, defended the band's stance against violence and hate.
Polícia britânica investiga as actuações dos Bob Vylan e dos Kneecap em Glastonbury | MúsicaPortugal· 2025-07-02Bobby Vylan of Bob Vylan crowdsurfs in front of the West Holts stage during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025.
Bob Vylan doubles down after anti-Israel chants at Glastonbury festival
United States· 2025-07-01
Bobby Vylan led chants calling for the 'death' of the Israeli army during a performance at the Glastonbury Festival.
"Profundamente inapropiados": la controversia por los cánticos contra el ejército de Israel en el emblemático Festival de Glastonbury en Reino Unido
Bolivia· 2025-07-01In an Instagram post, Bobby Vylan stood by his actions, stating he had been receiving messages of both support and hatred.
Why Kneecap and Bob Vylan’s performances are being investigated by police over ‘IDF’ chantsAustralia· 2025-07-01
Bobby Vylan led a crowd to chant against Israel's military at a UK music festival.
Bob Vylan’s Israeli military chant prompts US visa cancellation and UK criminal probeUnited States· 2025-07-01
Bobby Vylan of the group Bob Vylan was surrounded by a sea of Palestinian flags during the band's set.
Did BBC's focus on one potential Glastonbury controversy miss another?United Kingdom· 2025-06-30Bobby Vylan, the frontman of the band Bob Vylan, made controversial remarks during their performance at Glastonbury.
Sakamálarannsókn vegna flutningsins á Glastonbury
Iceland· 2025-06-30
Bobby Vylan, real name Pascal Robinson-Foster, is the frontman of the punk-rap duo Bob Vylan, known for their controversial performances.
Who are the controversial rap-punk duo?United Kingdom· 2025-06-30
Bobby Vylan is the frontman of the punk-rap duo Bob Vylan, which led chants at the Glastonbury Festival.
British punk band Bob Vylan spark ‘Death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury, prompting backlash from UK PM Kier Starmer - CulturePakistan· 2025-06-30
Bobby Vylan, one of the members of the band Bob Vylan, incited the audience at Glastonbury to chant anti-Israel slogans.
USA annullerer punkduos visa efter antiisraelske råb på Glastonbury
Denmark· 2025-06-30Bobby Vylan led the crowd in chants at the Glastonbury festival that included calls for violence against the Israeli Defense Forces.
Departamento de Estado de EU revoca visas a dúo de punk Bob Vylan; acusa discurso de odio en festival Glastonbury
Mexico· 2025-06-30Bobby Vylan is the singer of the punk-rap duo Bob Vylan, who led the crowd in controversial chants during their performance at Glastonbury.
BBC says live coverage of Glastonbury set should have been pulledUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-30
Bobby Vylan of British duo Bob Vylan performed at the Glastonbury Festival and shouted anti-Israel rhetoric.
UK punk-rap duo condemned for 'Death to the IDF' chants at GlastonburyUnited States· 2025-06-30Bobby Vylan is the vocalist of the duo Bob Vylan who led chants at Glastonbury that were deemed offensive.
manifestações pró-Palestina põem artistas no centro de polêmica em festival inglês
Brazil· 2025-06-30Bobby Vylan led the audience at Glastonbury in chanting against the Israeli Defense Forces.
Øya-aktuell trio skaper trøbbel for Glastonbury og BBC
Norway· 2025-06-29