Bob Vylan Speak Out After Police End Glastonbury Investigation

Bob Vylan have spoken out after police confirmed they would not continue with an investigation into the duo’s controversial Glastonbury appearance.

The London punk rap pair drew widespread attention in June after leading the audience in a chant of “Death, death to the IDF (Israel Defense Forces)” during their festival set.

Following the backlash, the band were dropped by their agency UTA and later had to cancel their planned North American tour after their visas were revoked.

On Tuesday, Avon and Somerset Police confirmed they would be taking no further action, stating there was not enough evidence “for there to be a realistic prospect of conviction”.

Addressing the outcome in a detailed statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday, frontman Bobby Vylan wrote, “The arrival of the news that no further action will be taken against any member of Bob Vylan regarding our Glastonbury performance in June 2025, should be something we as a band find celebration in. But the fact is, the criminal investigation of the chant was never warranted in the first place.”

Bobby, whose real name is Pascal Robinson Foster, went on to say that both media outlets and politicians have “consistently attacked” the group over the past six months for using their platform to show “a display of solidarity with the Palestinian people”.

“We hope that this news inspires others in the UK and around the world to speak up, and continue speaking up, in support of the Palestinian people, without fear,” he added. “We have had our shows cancelled, visas revoked, our names tarnished and our lives upended, but what we have lost in peace and security, we have gained tenfold in spirit and camaraderie. And that is unbreakable.”

He ended the message by thanking those who had stood by the band throughout the past six months, writing, “It has been beautiful to feel such community gather around.”