Festival to go ahead after Bob Vylan row

Festival to go ahead after Bob Vylan row23 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePeter Davison,Local Democracy Reporting ServiceandBeth Cruse,Wiltshire, West of EnglandGetty ImagesConcerns had been raised about disorder and public safety following the booking of Bob VylanA festival will go ahead with controversial punk-rap band Bob Vylan as headliners after councillors chose not to revoke its licence.A Wiltshire Council review committee on Monday decided Shindig Festival could take place this weekend at Charlton Park, near Malmesbury.Concerns had been raised about disorder and public safety following the booking of Bob Vylan, who drew criticism last summer after leading a chant of "death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)" at Glastonbury Festival.Outside the hearing, festival co-director Simon Clarke said: "We have been facing censorship, stood our ground, and stand by our robust safety measures."Councillors met to discuss an application to amend the festival's licence after a complaint by the South Cotswold Conservative Association, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.More from WiltshirePensioner dragged from van in 'violent' attackHouseholds warned to hide car keys following theftsMajor roundabout changes part of £32m road projectCouncillor Elizabeth Threlfall said the inclusion of Bob Vylan on the "bill is a mistake".She said Wiltshire Council, as the licensing authority, had a duty to protect children. "Bob Vylan are an offensive act," she told the hearing. "Violent views are part of their unique selling point."Following their Glastonbury appearance, the band was dropped from a number of festivals and performances including Radar Festival, Kave Fest, and a US tour after their visas were revoked.Avon and Somerset Police also launched an investigation, but ruled no further action would be taken as it did "not meet the criminal threshold" for prosecution.'Inc...