The chant, which included 'death to the IDF,' led to severe repercussions such as the end of their agency partnership with UTA, visa revocations, and the cancellation of their US tour.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly condemned Vylan's actions, labeling them as antisemitism.

The Manchester concert, scheduled for February 5, 2026, will proceed, while the Leeds show has been rescheduled for February 7, 2026, with all tickets remaining valid.

UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson stated that universities have the power to prevent harassment and intimidation related to the band's performances amid calls to cancel their upcoming shows.

Despite the controversy, other tour dates in Glasgow, London, Bristol, Dublin, and Birmingham are proceeding as planned, with some shows sold out and tickets remaining for others.

Frontman Bobby Vylan expressed no regret over the chant, stating he would do it again, and the BBC's Tim Davie called the live broadcast of their set a 'very significant mistake'.

Vylan plans to discuss his views further on The Louis Theroux Podcast, where he will elaborate on his experiences and perspectives.

He highlighted that speaking out on contentious issues has led to backlash but remains committed to raising awareness about Gaza and criticizes government inaction.

In an interview with Louis Theroux, Vylan reiterated that he would repeat the chant, emphasizing his focus on Palestinian suffering.

Vylan defended his stance by arguing the chant was less significant than highlighting ongoing violence in Palestine and criticized mainstream media narratives.

Bobby Vylan compared the backlash faced after Glastonbury to the struggles faced by Palestinians, emphasizing his support for their cause.

Controversial punk-rock duo Bob Vylan postponed their upcoming UK gigs in Manchester and Leeds due to political pressure following their provocative performance at Glastonbury, where they led chants calling for violence against the Israel Defence Forces.