BBC will no longer live stream ‘high risk’ music acts after Bob Vylan Glastonbury row
BBC’s new live streaming rule after Bob Vylan uproar
- The BBC has apologised for "deplorable behaviour" during punk rap duo Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set, where frontman Bobby Vylan led chants of "death, death to the IDF".
- The broadcaster admitted errors in its risk assessment, having deemed the act suitable for live streaming despite it being classified as "high risk".
- As a result, the BBC will no longer broadcast or stream live any music performances deemed "high risk" in the future.
- The BBC has apologised to viewers and the Jewish community, stating there is no place for antisemitism on the BBC, and is taking action to ensure accountability for the failings.
- Avon and Somerset Police have launched an investigation into the comments made at Glastonbury, and it has emerged the group was already under police investigation for similar comments made at a prior concert.