Overview
- Bobby Vylan said he is not regretful of the Glastonbury chant and would “do it again tomorrow, twice on Sundays,” calling the backlash disproportionate.
- He alleged BBC staff told him the set was “fantastic” immediately after the performance; the BBC declined to comment on that claim.
- The BBC’s Executive Complaints Unit found airing the set breached harm-and-offence guidelines, and the broadcaster has tightened live-broadcast rules with possible disciplinary action pending.
- Post-Glastonbury consequences for the band included being dropped by UTA, revoked U.S. visas and cancelled shows in North America and Europe.
- Avon and Somerset Police confirmed a criminal investigation is ongoing; the podcast episode was recorded on Oct. 1, before the Manchester synagogue attack and the Gaza ceasefire.