On June 28, 2025, UK rapper Bob Vylan (Pascal Robinson-Foster) took the Glastonbury stage and incited the crowd with chants of “Death to the IDF”—a phrase cheered on by fans shouting “Free Palestine” as if it were a call to arms, not peace.
Vylan glorified Hamas terror and smeared Israel’s defenders. His actions weren’t just offensive—they were dangerous.
BREAKING: Sec of State Marco Rubio has officially revoked the visas of British rap duo Bob Vylan
The group had called for the death of Israeli soldiers and was scheduled to tour the U.S. pic.twitter.com/S2tZheY83f
— Unlimited L’s (@unlimited_ls) June 30, 2025
The BBC cut his set from its streaming platform. UK police are reportedly investigating. His U.S. visa was revoked, and United Talent Agency dropped him from its roster.
Why? Because antisemitism isn’t art. It’s hate. And it spreads—fast.
Now, Bob Vylan is still scheduled to perform at Boardmasters Festival this August. That cannot stand.
Sponsors like Costa, Vodafone, BrewDog, Thatchers, Coca-Cola, Rubicon, SurfGirl, Carve and Clunk must act.
You cannot claim to support inclusion while platforming a man who mocks Jewish grief, cheers Hamas, and incites violence against the IDF—the force that protects Jewish life.
Enough is enough. Glastonbury already learned the hard way. Boardmasters must not repeat the mistake.