CONTROVERSIAL band Bob Vylan have been stripped of their US visas ahead of a tour later this year.
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed that visas belonging to the controversial punk duo had been revoked because of “their hateful tirade at Glastonbury”.
Bob Vylan performing on the West Holts Stage during the Glastonbury Festival[/caption]
Bobby Vylan, the frontman of the band, chanted “death to the IDF” and other alleged anti-Semitic slurs during their appearance on the West Holts stage on Saturday.
The band has subsequently been dropped by reps United Talent Agency after a flurry of talks between bosses.
Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary, posted on X: “The Department of State has revoked the US visas for the members of the Bob Vylan band in light of their hateful tirade at Glastonbury, including leading the crowd in death chants.
“Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country.”
It comes after PM Keir Starmer last night blasted the BBC for allowing the hate-filled rant to be broadcast on live TV.
Demanding an explanation from director-general Tim Davie, the Prime Minister said: “There is no excuse for this kind of appalling hate speech.”
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