Overview

• Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set aired live until 8pm and featured chants of “death to the IDF,” sparking widespread condemnation for antisemitic rhetoric.
• The BBC admitted it misjudged the performance’s risk level, issued a formal apology and vowed to overhaul its livestream risk assessment process.
• The corporation has implemented new protocols that bar live broadcasts of acts deemed high risk at major music events.
• Director of Music Lorna Clarke and other senior BBC music staff have stepped back from their roles as part of internal accountability measures.
• Avon and Somerset Police continue their criminal investigation into the performance for potential public order offences.