The 2025 edition of Glastonbury Festival has come to an end after a weekend of controversial moments and surprise performances. Punk duo Bob Vylan and Irish rap trio Kneecap have seen both of their sets on Saturday being assessed by Avon and Somerset Police to decide whether any offences were committed.

The Irish trio’s appearance has, due to political interference, led to an unexpected referendum on the festival’s soul. But, writes Adam White, regardless of your stance on the controversy, they are t

Sir Keir Starmer has led criticism across the political spectrum of chants at Glastonbury for “death” to the Israeli military as the BBC faced pressure to explain why it kept broadcasting.

Punk duo Bob Vylan appeared on Saturday (June 28) before Kneecap on the West Holts stage. During their set, they instigated chants of “Free Palestine” and “Death to the IDF,” in reference to the Israel Defense Forces, and displayed messages criticising the BBC, the festival’s official media partner.

British police are weighing an investigation after musicians Bob Vylan and Kneecap made anti-Israeli comments onstage at Glastonbury Festival.