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I live-streamed Kneecap's Glastonbury set when the BBC wouldn't
Metro's music reporter Danni Scott walked the length of Worthy Farm to find Helen. She asked her about the decision to stream the performance, and th…
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Glastonbury Fan Takes Stand: Livestreams Kneecap Set After BBC Broadcast Concerns
Glastonbury Fan Livestreams Kneecap Set Amidst BBC Broadcast Concerns GLASTONBURY, UK – A dedicated fan at this year's Glastonbury Festival took matters into her own hands, livestreaming the performance of Irish hip-hop group Kneecap after concerns arose that the BBC would not broadcast their set. Helen, a festival-goer from Wales, explained her motivation in an interview, citing a strong belief in free speech and the importance of supporting artists. "I really believe in free speech," Helen stated. "And when there's censorship coming from large media institutions such as the BBC, I think it's up to people like me to step in and to do something so that thousands of people across the UK and beyond can actually see what's happening." Kneecap's performance at the iconic festival drew a significant crowd, with footage from the livestream showing numerous Palestinian flags visible among the attendees. The band is known for their politically charged lyrics and support for Palestinian rights, which some speculate may have contributed to the BBC's alleged decision to not show their set. The BBC has not yet issued a public statement regarding the broadcast of Kneecap's performance.
