Bob Vylan Announces New European Shows After Parting Ways with Gogol Bordello Amid Controversy

July 18, 20252 min read

Bob Vylan has revealed a series of European shows, following their decision to no longer support New York punk band Gogol Bordello on tour.

Earlier this week, a venue in Cologne, Germany, confirmed that the punk-rap duo would be stepping away from their scheduled autumn performance with Gogol Bordello. This announcement coincided with the aftermath of their recent performance at Glastonbury Festival, where they voiced support for Palestine, criticized Israel, and led the audience in a chant directed at the Israel Defence Forces.

Now, Bob Vylan has scheduled three new shows in the Netherlands for September, starting at Amsterdam’s Paradiso on September 13, followed by Nijmegen’s Doornroosje on September 15, and concluding at Tilburg’s 013 on September 16.

In a post on Instagram, they teased, “You thought we wouldn’t be back!? Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 AM CET.” Fans can purchase tickets here on July 18 at 3 PM BST.

Since their performance at Glastonbury, Bob Vylan has faced significant backlash, including a criminal investigation, revocation of their US visas, and removal from their headline slot at Manchester’s Radar Festival. Reports also indicate that their management has severed connections with them.

Notably, Damon Albarn recently criticized Bob Vylan’s comments as “one of the most spectacular misfires I’ve seen in my life.” However, they have received support from figures like Chuck D and the members of Massive Attack, who called for media focus on the ongoing issues in Gaza rather than the controversy surrounding Bob Vylan.

Last week, Bob Vylan played their first UK show since Glastonbury at London’s 100 Club, where they urged fans to refrain from repeating the “death to the IDF” chant after it was attempted.

Following the Glastonbury incident, Bob Vylan released a statement clarifying their stance: “We do not support the death of Jews, Arabs, or any other group. Our aim is to dismantle a violent military apparatus that has caused devastation in Gaza.” They added that they are not the central story but rather a distraction from the ongoing plight of civilians.