During their performance, Bob Vylan led a chant of 'death to the IDF,' and a member of Kneecap previously faced charges related to displaying a Hezbollah flag, raising further security concerns.

Canadian immigration officials have stated they cannot comment on individual cases due to privacy laws but emphasized that entry can be refused for reasons including security concerns and promoting violence.

Montreal Liberal MP Anthony Housefather and Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner have publicly supported barring Bob Vylan from entering Canada, referencing the British government's condemnation of their performance.

The bands' conduct has prompted calls from Canadian officials and Jewish organizations to deny them entry into Canada, citing violations of hate speech laws and Canadian values.

Bob Vylan defended their remarks on Instagram, emphasizing their intent to advocate for change, despite widespread backlash.

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) has expressed concern over the lack of response from Canadian ministers regarding enforcement of hate speech laws and has called for intervention to prevent the bands' entry.

The U.S. State Department revoked visas for Bob Vylan members on June 30, 2025, citing their promotion of violence and hate during Glastonbury, reinforcing international condemnation.

A controversy has erupted over performances at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2025, where bands Kneecap and Bob Vylan made inflammatory statements, including chants like 'death to the IDF' and 'Free, free Palestine.'

Authorities in the UK, including Avon and Somerset Police, have launched a criminal investigation into the bands' comments, highlighting that hate speech has no place in society.

Canadian MP Anthony Housefather has supported the U.S. decision to revoke visas for Bob Vylan, urging Canada to adopt a similar stance and discussing the issue with government officials.

Vylan's on-stage remarks included the chant 'Free, free Palestine,' which sparked mixed reactions on social media and intensified the controversy.

The organizers of Glastonbury, along with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the BBC, have condemned Vylan's comments, with the BBC issuing an apology for airing their performance.