Concerns raised over Wiley’s inclusion in 2026 MOBO Awards
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the organisers of the MOBO Awards and to the BBC to raise serious concerns about the planned inclusion of grime artist Wiley in this year’s event. The 2026 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards are scheduled to take place on 26 March,
Global Media in trouble over political messaging at Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball
Jewish families who attended Capital FM’s Jingle Bell Ball were distressed to see pro-Palestine slogans on stage. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Global Media and Entertainment following complaints about political messaging at what was promoted as a family-friendly music event. UKLFI was contacted by several Jewish families
Origin Festival Denies Any Ban on Israeli Performers
Regan Taco, founder of the new UK music festival Origin, has confirmed that Israeli artists are not barred from performing at the event, following concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and others. UKLFI contacted Mr Taco after a WhatsApp message—circulated informally—appeared to show him saying that the festival
UK Lawyers for Israel warns Origin Festival UK that banning Israeli artists may breach Equality Act
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Origin Festival UK, warning that the festival may be acting unlawfully after reports that it has decided to ban Israeli musicians from performing at its 2026 event. Origin is a new techno psychedelic music festival, due to take place in July 2026
UKLFI responds to Massive Attack
Following a Massive Attack performance at the Lido Festival in London on 6 June 2025, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) were contacted by several Jewish and Israeli audience members who were deeply distressed and traumatised by what they saw and heard. Images of Palestinian terrorist leaders and BDS slogans were
Roger Waters reported to Counter-Terrorism Police
Roger Waters has been reported to the counter-terrorism police for expressing support for the newly proscribed Palestine Action. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has reported the 81 year old former member of Pink Floyd to the police after he posted a video of himself on Facebook praising Palestine Action after
Bob Vylans’ Manchester Performance Cancelled
Bob Vylan’s performance at the Radar Festival in Manchester has been cancelled following the fallout from their incitement of violence and hate at Glastonbury. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) wrote to the Academy Music Group, owners of the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Trafford Park, Manchester, warning them that Bob Vylan’s
BBC reported to police for broadcasting Bob Vylan’s death chant from Glastonbury
The BBC has been reported to the police for broadcasting Bob Vylan’s chant, wishing Death to the IDF. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) reported the BBC to Avon and Somerset Police for committing a criminal offence by broadcasting a programme involving threatening, abusive or insulting sounds whereby racial hatred is
Bob Vylan reported to police following illegal Glastonbury chants
A singer in hip hop duo Bob Vylan, has been reported to the police following his sickening chant of “Death to the IDF”, during his set at Glastonbury. Although Bobby Vylan and his co-singer keep their identities secret, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has discovered that his real name is
Glasgow Festival cancels Kneecap performance
The hip hop band Kneecap is no longer performing at the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow, following “concerns expressed by the Police about the safety at the event”. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) had raised concerns about the forthcoming performance to the police, the local council and the venue in Scotland
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