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Why do you get all the knobs at Glastonbury?

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mids2019 · 29/06/2025 06:14

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33514nryy1o

Kneecap and now this.....There are some absolute fits playing at Glastonbury and I am sure there are some virtue signalling loons cheering this.

Hope turnpike throw the book at them.

Bobby Vylan of British duo Bob Vylan performs on the West Holts Stage

Police review footage of chants led by Glastonbury acts

The government condemned chants from rap duo Bob Vylan which were streamed live and called for "death" to the Israeli military.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33514nryy1o

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TinklySnail · 29/06/2025 15:25

NiMaithLiomDeLuain · 29/06/2025 15:20

Yeah a very specific part that the rest of the UK doesn't give a shit about. A part where 'All Taigs will be crucified' is a common refrain but gets no headlines, no comment from Starmer whose schedule is so empty he can comment on a music festivals line up, no empathy for those victims, in fact they aren't even seen as victims at all while the same people howl with indignation about 'death' to a foreign military. So much for looking after UK citizens first, it's fucked up that people care more about Israels military than they do their own people.

The Met have absolved them of all responsibility, they are not charged with anything.

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Oh please tell us more. Where are they shouting this? Can you recommend any literature to read?
You mentioned the Met so is this a London centric issue or wider?
I’m genuinely curious because I’ve only seen issues with treatment of Irish gypsies

MookieCat · 29/06/2025 15:26

Lindos1 · 29/06/2025 15:07

@Hadtodoanotherchange
I'm not Jewish but this is exactly what I feel.
I can see it happening around me in my own life.
I just keep thinking of Jewish teenagers at some secondary schools/ unis here in the UK; I can imagine it must be an isolating experience to say the least.
In my opinion I would feel extremely concerned if I were Jewish & had children in the UK (I'm really sorry to say).

It is isolating. And terrifying.

My 15 year old who has autism and learning difficulties came to me after October 7 and asked me if there was any way he could remove (my) Jewish blood from his veins because he was scared he would be killed. He has begged me hysterically to not tell anyone I am jewish. He had a friend of his say to him about 4 weeks ago 'Isn't your mum Jewish' and he freaked out so badly he started vomiting and fainted and matron called me to collect him.

It's a terrifying time to be Jewish right now.

quantumbutterfly · 29/06/2025 15:26

User135644 · 29/06/2025 15:05

Any venue still platforming these vile artists need boycotting.

No, it needs to be swamped with middle aged women trying to be 'down with the kids' that'll be the kiss of death.😂

Oh hell I've just described Glastonbury. If you watch the bbc footage of the main stage you can see the crowd demographic getting older and older, they've got Rod Stewart this year😂

2024onwardsandup · 29/06/2025 15:26

NiMaithLiomDeLuain · 29/06/2025 15:20

Yeah a very specific part that the rest of the UK doesn't give a shit about. A part where 'All Taigs will be crucified' is a common refrain but gets no headlines, no comment from Starmer whose schedule is so empty he can comment on a music festivals line up, no empathy for those victims, in fact they aren't even seen as victims at all while the same people howl with indignation about 'death' to a foreign military. So much for looking after UK citizens first, it's fucked up that people care more about Israels military than they do their own people.

The Met have absolved them of all responsibility, they are not charged with anything.

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Mate - what’s your point? There are incidents of hate towards catholics in some parts of Northern Ireland ….. not endorsed or instigated by the UK government….and this is relevant to Kneecaps support of foreign terrorist organisations …. How exactly?

Twiglets1 · 29/06/2025 15:27

NiMaithLiomDeLuain · 29/06/2025 15:20

Yeah a very specific part that the rest of the UK doesn't give a shit about. A part where 'All Taigs will be crucified' is a common refrain but gets no headlines, no comment from Starmer whose schedule is so empty he can comment on a music festivals line up, no empathy for those victims, in fact they aren't even seen as victims at all while the same people howl with indignation about 'death' to a foreign military. So much for looking after UK citizens first, it's fucked up that people care more about Israels military than they do their own people.

The Met have absolved them of all responsibility, they are not charged with anything.

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Again, how is it Israel's fault that there are troubles in Northern Ireland where Kneecap are from? It isn't. Your point is irrelevant to Kneecap's comments at Glastonbury.

The Met police have dropped the previous case against them, yes.

Their behaviour at Glastonbury is now being investigated by the Avon and Somerset Police, along with the punk act Bob Vylan.

I think Bob Vylan are more likely to be prosecuted than Kneecap, but we'll see.

Zombiefluff · 29/06/2025 15:30

TinklySnail · 29/06/2025 15:25

Oh please tell us more. Where are they shouting this? Can you recommend any literature to read?
You mentioned the Met so is this a London centric issue or wider?
I’m genuinely curious because I’ve only seen issues with treatment of Irish gypsies

Oh please tell us more.
Is there a need for the shitty patronising comments?

If you actually want to know free to follow the news in NI. You’re coming up to the biggest fortnight of the year for sectarianism against catholics.

NiMaithLiomDeLuain · 29/06/2025 15:30

2024onwardsandup · 29/06/2025 15:26

Mate - what’s your point? There are incidents of hate towards catholics in some parts of Northern Ireland ….. not endorsed or instigated by the UK government….and this is relevant to Kneecaps support of foreign terrorist organisations …. How exactly?

Kneecap don't support a foreign terrorist organisation, that's been established by the police.

My point is that all of this outrage is fake rage bait. Like people who don't give a shit about death threats to their own citizens give a shit about 'death to the IDF' a foreign army currently engaged in killing and maiming a record number of kids.

Insanityisnotastrategy · 29/06/2025 15:30

MookieCat · 29/06/2025 15:26

It is isolating. And terrifying.

My 15 year old who has autism and learning difficulties came to me after October 7 and asked me if there was any way he could remove (my) Jewish blood from his veins because he was scared he would be killed. He has begged me hysterically to not tell anyone I am jewish. He had a friend of his say to him about 4 weeks ago 'Isn't your mum Jewish' and he freaked out so badly he started vomiting and fainted and matron called me to collect him.

It's a terrifying time to be Jewish right now.

Oh I'm so sorry. That is heartbreaking.

TinklySnail · 29/06/2025 15:31

@MookieCat
This is heartbreaking to read. I’m so sorry this is happening to you and your family.

SharonEllis · 29/06/2025 15:32

Zombiefluff · 29/06/2025 15:20

For what actions of who they support.

Sorry, what? People who support Israel are responsible for the actions of the IDF? What does that even mean? I support the UK, I am responsible for all the actions of all the people in the UK?

So lets say you are right. I support Israel. I am responsible for all the actions of the IDF. You think some of the actions of tge IDF amount to war crimes. Am I going before a court? If not what dors 'responsible' mean?

NiMaithLiomDeLuain · 29/06/2025 15:33

Twiglets1 · 29/06/2025 15:27

Again, how is it Israel's fault that there are troubles in Northern Ireland where Kneecap are from? It isn't. Your point is irrelevant to Kneecap's comments at Glastonbury.

The Met police have dropped the previous case against them, yes.

Their behaviour at Glastonbury is now being investigated by the Avon and Somerset Police, along with the punk act Bob Vylan.

I think Bob Vylan are more likely to be prosecuted than Kneecap, but we'll see.

What comments at Glastonbury have kneecap said? You know as well as I do they said nothing illegal at Glastonbury.

You were the one who brought Kneecap up, the one who seemed to think the 'poor little Irish lads' were in some way responsible for Bob Villians comments.

MissAndrey · 29/06/2025 15:34

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Insanityisnotastrategy · 29/06/2025 15:36

2024onwardsandup · 29/06/2025 15:26

Mate - what’s your point? There are incidents of hate towards catholics in some parts of Northern Ireland ….. not endorsed or instigated by the UK government….and this is relevant to Kneecaps support of foreign terrorist organisations …. How exactly?

The point is she's a professional victim and we're being all oppressive.

EasternStandard · 29/06/2025 15:36

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‘Troubled kid’ what do you mean?

thethingthatshouldnotbee · 29/06/2025 15:37

veiledsentiments · 29/06/2025 14:04

Well surely if Iran wanted to kill all the Jews, along with Hamas, they’d start with their own.

You say that like it's not a very real possibility.

https://www.en-hrana.org/interrogation-of-35-jewish-citizens-in-tehran-and-shiraz/

Zombiefluff · 29/06/2025 15:37

Twiglets1 · 29/06/2025 15:27

Again, how is it Israel's fault that there are troubles in Northern Ireland where Kneecap are from? It isn't. Your point is irrelevant to Kneecap's comments at Glastonbury.

The Met police have dropped the previous case against them, yes.

Their behaviour at Glastonbury is now being investigated by the Avon and Somerset Police, along with the punk act Bob Vylan.

I think Bob Vylan are more likely to be prosecuted than Kneecap, but we'll see.

Actually no, the police have not said anything specifically relating to Kneecap.
“We are aware of the comments made by acts on the West Holts Stage at Glastonbury Festival this afternoon.”
What specific behaviour during their Glastonbury do you feel warrants an investigation?

Ohyoudodoyou · 29/06/2025 15:37

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Are you this unkind in real life?

quantumbutterfly · 29/06/2025 15:37

NiMaithLiomDeLuain · 29/06/2025 15:08

Well yes NI is in the UK, generally.

Irish Catholics who live in a place where 'All Taigs will be crucified' is painted are not victims of death threats, they are 'little Irish lads being picked on'. Who exactly are the victims then? Would you be as dismissive of Jews who live in an area where 'death to Jews' was spray painted, insist that they aren't victims or do you keep that especially for Irish people in the UK?

I think Romanians are getting more flak in NI at the moment. Hope you have hate crimes on the books in NI and the people responsible for the mattress are named and shamed. Seems to be a lot of public condemnation which is hopeful.

Should I assume you're a 'loyalist' who sees NI catholics as UK citizens rather than 'republicans'. Most people just want to crack on with their lives in peace but there are always a few idiots like Kneecap who want to make the situation worse by exploiting tensions for publicity.

TinklySnail · 29/06/2025 15:37

Zombiefluff · 29/06/2025 15:30

Oh please tell us more.
Is there a need for the shitty patronising comments?

If you actually want to know free to follow the news in NI. You’re coming up to the biggest fortnight of the year for sectarianism against catholics.

Is that the only bit that interests you? The ‘shitty, patronising’ bit?
I am very aware of past and current tensions, in both SI and NI that don’t just include Catholics.

JohnnyLuLus · 29/06/2025 15:38

GoldThumb · 29/06/2025 07:06

It wasn’t just the band, he was inciting the crowd, who joined in.

It’s an issue when large groups of people are chanting about death to anyone.

It’s a problem for us when it’s here, a few years in prison for a Facebook post, but crowds at Glastonbury screaming death is fine according to likes of you apparently 🙄

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But the crowds at Glastonbury aren't inviting direct action are they? No one is actively going and killing IDF who are committing a genocide. Whereas last summer people were using social media to encourage and bolster to people to actively go and set fire to accomodation housing innocent asylum seekers.

Only the hard of thinking can't process the difference.

NiMaithLiomDeLuain · 29/06/2025 15:39

Insanityisnotastrategy · 29/06/2025 15:36

The point is she's a professional victim and we're being all oppressive.

That's lovely. I'm sure you would say the same to Jewish people facing disturbing threats that they would all be crucified.

Zombiefluff · 29/06/2025 15:41

TinklySnail · 29/06/2025 15:37

Is that the only bit that interests you? The ‘shitty, patronising’ bit?
I am very aware of past and current tensions, in both SI and NI that don’t just include Catholics.

You’re very aware and yet you have never come across the treatment of catholics and the phrases like “K. A. T” kill all taigs spray painted on houses, kerbs and bonfires?

“I’m genuinely curious because I’ve only seen issues with treatment of Irish gypsies”

Twiglets1 · 29/06/2025 15:42

NiMaithLiomDeLuain · 29/06/2025 15:33

What comments at Glastonbury have kneecap said? You know as well as I do they said nothing illegal at Glastonbury.

You were the one who brought Kneecap up, the one who seemed to think the 'poor little Irish lads' were in some way responsible for Bob Villians comments.

I guess the police are investigating Kneecap's suggestion that fans “start a riot” outside one member of the band’s upcoming court appearance.

To start a riot could potentially be illegal. But seeing as the court appearance won't now go ahead, I presume Kneecap will be off the hook for that which is why I said I think Bob Vylan are more likely to be prosecuted than Kneecap.

Both acts being investigated by the police @Zombiefluff

In a post on social media, Avon and Somerset Police said: “We are aware of the comments made by acts on the West Holts Stage at Glastonbury Festival this afternoon.

“Video evidence will be assessed by officers to determine whether any offences may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation.”

https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/25274738.kneecap-bob-vylans-glastonbury-sets-assed-police/

Kneecap's and Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performances being assessed by police

Police have confirmed that they are assessing videos of Kneecap and Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performances.

https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/25274738.kneecap-bob-vylans-glastonbury-sets-assed-police/

Zombiefluff · 29/06/2025 15:45

Twiglets1 · 29/06/2025 15:42

I guess the police are investigating Kneecap's suggestion that fans “start a riot” outside one member of the band’s upcoming court appearance.

To start a riot could potentially be illegal. But seeing as the court appearance won't now go ahead, I presume Kneecap will be off the hook for that which is why I said I think Bob Vylan are more likely to be prosecuted than Kneecap.

Both acts being investigated by the police @Zombiefluff

In a post on social media, Avon and Somerset Police said: “We are aware of the comments made by acts on the West Holts Stage at Glastonbury Festival this afternoon.

“Video evidence will be assessed by officers to determine whether any offences may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation.”

https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/25274738.kneecap-bob-vylans-glastonbury-sets-assed-police/

As I said, the police have made no direct mention of Kneecap. Your own link says that.
The article decided to use kneecap photos for exposure but it doesn’t make it factual.

Twiglets1 · 29/06/2025 15:47

Zombiefluff · 29/06/2025 15:45

As I said, the police have made no direct mention of Kneecap. Your own link says that.
The article decided to use kneecap photos for exposure but it doesn’t make it factual.

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They are both being investigated because Irish rap trio Kneecap suggested fans “start a riot” outside one member of the band’s upcoming court appearance.

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