The crowdsurfing inflatable migrant boat at Glastonbury was actually a Banksy artwork
The Bristol-band’s set was the main talking point from the first day of the festival. The inflatable rubber dingy holding dummy migrants that was seen crowd surfing during Idles Glastonbury set last night has been revealed as a Banksy stunt. Many believed the controversial spectacle was a part of the show, reflective of the punk […]
1 year ago
IDLES praised for ‘legendary’ Glasto set where they led ‘f*** the King’ chant
The Bristol-based rockers used their set to deliver a series of political statements. IDLES are being praised online for their ‘legendary’ performance on the Other Stage at Glastonbury last night, where they conveyed pro-immigration and anti-monarchy messages and called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Their set, which was broadcast on the BBC, was full of […]
1 year ago
‘F*** the Supreme Court!’: Glastonbury stars blast US abortion ruling
‘This is a dark day for America’ was the sentiment echoed by many Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers and UK rock band Idles were among several Glastonbury acts to call out the latest US abortion ruling during their performances on Friday. Headlining the opening night of the festival, Eilish put on a typically high-energy show but […]
4 years ago