English Punk duo Bob Vylan have had a gig cancelled in the Netherlands after their frontman made a controversial statement about Charlie Kirk. Bobby Vylan, who does not use his real name, announced on stage in Amsterdam: "The pronoun's was/were. Cause if you chat s**t, you will get banged. Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk, you piece of s**t." The Tilburg venue 013 has cancelled the Ipswich band's 16 September show as a result, saying the comments went "too far" at the Paradiso venue in the Dutch capital. In a statement, organisers decreed: "While we understand that these statements were made in the context of punk and activism, and that the reporting on them is sometimes less nuanced than what actually happened, we still believe these new statements go too far. They no longer fall within the scope of what we can offer a platform." Right-wing commentator Kirk was fatally shot last week in Utah. The 013 venue further stated that it had initially decided to let the duo perform "despite the controversy that arose after their Glastonbury performance". At this year's festival, Vylan led chants of "Death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)", prompting an ongoing criminal investigation. The band also had their US visas revoked, sinking a planned autumn tour.
Bob Vylan gig cancelled in wake of Charlie Kirk comments

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