London, UK – Punk duo Bob Vylan have said on social media that they are taking legal action against the BBC following controversy around their performance at Glastonbury last year.
The duo, comprised of drummer Wade Laurence George, known as Bobbie Vylan, and singer Bobby Vylan, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, performed on the West Holts Stage in June 2025, with Robinson-Foster leading crowds in chants of “death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces].”
The BBC faced criticism for livestreaming the performance, saying in a statement shortly after that the act had been deemed suitable for live streaming but that this was “clearly not the case,” and apologizing for the group’s “offensive and deplorable behaviour.”
On Friday, the duo said on Instagram that they are taking legal action against the corporation, accusing it of “placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit.”
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The BBC declined to comment.
The post said: “We have decided to take legal action against the BBC.”
“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 duo also said they had “no choice but to take on this fight,” concluding: “Free Palestine and justice for the Filton 25.”
“Filton 25” is a reference to pro-Palestine activists.
The duo, who are known for writing songs that criticize the British establishment, took to the West Holts Stage ahead of a performance from Belfast rap trio Kneecap, who were also investigated by police for comments made on stage.
Following the performance, they were dropped from several festivals and events, including Radar festival, a show at a German music venue, and a US tour.
Robinson-Foster said on The Louis Theroux Podcast last October that he was “not regretful” of the chant and would “do it again tomorrow.”
Police later opened a criminal investigation over the incident, but said in December that no further action would be taken.
