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Dua Lipa Fires Agent Over Pro-Israel Stance

Pop star Dua Lipa dismissed her agent, David Levy, after he signed a letter calling for the removal of pro-Palestinian rap band Kneecap from Glastonbury Festival, citing a conflict in their political views.

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BBC Faces Backlash After Airing Anti-Israel Chants at Glastonbury

At Glastonbury, Bob Vylan's performance included chants of "death to the IDF," broadcast live on BBC before being removed from on-demand; the BBC apologized, police launched an investigation, and the event sparked widespread criticism regarding hate speech and the broadcaster's response.

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UK Government Condemns Anti-IDF Chants at Glastonbury

The UK government condemned anti-IDF chants led by rap punk duo Bob Vylan at Glastonbury, broadcast live on the BBC; the BBC issued an on-screen warning and removed the performance from iPlayer; police are reviewing footage to assess potential offences.

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Labour's £4.25bn U-turn and Glastonbury's political controversy

Labour's welfare and fuel payment U-turns will cost £4.25bn, forcing tax increases and damaging the government's credibility, potentially affecting future policies like the two-child benefit cap; Glastonbury founder Sir Michael Eavis told those disliking the festival's politics to 'go somewhere else...

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Somerset's Hot Week: Glastonbury Preps, Cricket, and a Medal

During the UK's hottest week, Somerset saw Glastonbury Festival preparations at Worthy Farm, county cricket matches, residents enjoying the heat, and a local doctor awarded the British Empire Medal.

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Glastonbury 2024 Lineup: Secret Acts, Controversial Artists, and 3,000 Performances

Glastonbury Festival's 2024 lineup, spanning June 25-29, includes over 3,000 performances, featuring a secret act called "Patchwork" on the Pyramid Stage, unannounced sets across various stages, and the controversial inclusion of Kneecap, who face charges of terrorism.

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BBC Condemned for Airing Antisemitic Remarks at Glastonbury

At Glastonbury, Bob Vylan's antisemitic remarks, including chants of "Death, death to the IDF", were broadcast live by the BBC, resulting in widespread condemnation, a national shame declaration, and the revocation of the band's US visas.

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Bob Vylan's Anti-Israel Chants at Glastonbury Spark Condemnation and Police Review

At the Glastonbury Festival, the British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led chants of "Death to the IDF" and "Free Palestine," resulting in condemnation from the British Prime Minister, the BBC removing the performance from its iPlayer, and a police review of the incident for potential criminal charges.

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Glastonbury's Left-Leaning Politics Endure Amidst Evolving Demographics

Glastonbury Festival, concluding its final day, showcases its enduring left-wing political stance through speakers, workshops, and prevalent environmental activism messaging, despite also attracting wealthy attendees arriving via helicopters.

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Glastonbury Festival Setup Shown in Satellite Images

Satellite images from PlanetLabs show Glastonbury Festival's setup at Worthy Farm on June 18th and 19th, revealing numerous tents, stages, stalls, and arriving festival-goers; the BBC provides live coverage.

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Glastonbury Reduces Ticket Sales to Ease Overcrowding

Glastonbury Festival has sold a few thousand fewer tickets than its full 210,000 capacity to alleviate overcrowding concerns for the event taking place from June 25-30 in Somerset, UK. This is a proactive measure to improve crowd flow and attendee experience, following feedback and data analysis fro...

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Glastonbury's Evolution: From £1 Tickets to a Global Music Phenomenon

Glastonbury Festival, originating in 1970 with 1,500 attendees and £1 tickets, has evolved into a global music event attracting over 200,000 people in 2022, showcasing musical diversity from its initial folk and blues roots to including hip-hop headliners, while also facing challenges such as extrem...

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