Overview

• Bob Vylan and Gogol Bordello confirmed on July 15 via social media that the duo’s entire opening slot for the autumn European tour has been canceled.
• The fallout stems from the duo’s Glastonbury performance, during which they led chants of “Death to the IDF” and “From the river to the sea,” broadcast live by the BBC.
• U.S. visa refusals for Bob Vylan followed the Glastonbury incident and were cited by promoters as creating insurmountable logistical challenges.
• UK police have launched a hate-speech investigation and Ofcom reviewed the live broadcast, while senior politicians and Germany’s antisemitism commissioner demanded venue bans.
• Bob Vylan announced plans to pursue independent festival appearances and headline shows in Europe in place of the canceled opener dates.