Bob Vylan launch legal action against BBC over Gaza chant Glastonbury fallout: ‘We had no choice!’

Bob Vylan have announced they are taking legal action against the BBC following the fallout from their controversial Glastonbury performance.

The punk rap duo confirmed the move in a lengthy statement shared on social media on Friday.

The statement read: “We have decided to take legal action against the BBC. In the immediate aftermath of our performance at Glastonbury 2025, The BBC wasted no time in placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit.

“As a corporation that receives the majority of its funding from the public, it has disappointingly continued to prove how little it represents the interests of the people and our access to unbiased news and information.

“The BBC have attempted to silence those that oppose the heinous crimes taking place in Palestine, instead labelling them as anti-semitic, editing their speeches, removing their content and even blocking the release of documentaries that challenge the desired narrative of The BBC and its top brass.

“These responses are unacceptable. So seeing the opportunity to remind them the power of the people that they are attempting to silence, we had no choice but to take on this fight. In fact, we take great pleasure in serving them that reminder in court.

“Free Palestine and Justice for the Filton 25.”

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