A Jewish Grouo based in Manchester have called on the concert by the controversial rap group Bob Vylan to be cancelled
The concert is due to take place at the Victoria Warehouse over the weekend
In a statement the Jewish Representative Council (JRC) of Greater Manchester and Region said:
“We have been made aware that Bob Vylan is scheduled to perform on the 5th and 6th July at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester.
It should be noted that those showing solidarity with Jewish or Israeli artists cancelled by venues for no reason has been in precious short supply from those who have championed acts like Bob Vylan or
Kneecap.
We call on the Victoria Warehouse to cancel the performance given the legitimate concerns we have that this platform will be used to further promote hate speech.”
The act caused controversy at Glastonbury over the weekend with shouts of “Death, Death to the IDF, Death Death to the IDF”
A GMP spokesperson said: “We are aware that Bob Vylan will be performing in Manchester at the weekend.
“Greater Manchester is famous for promoting music of all genres and we welcome all artists to our region. However, we will act immediately on any reports of commentary or actions that could be breaking the law.”
Meanwhile as police announce they are to investigate the chanting the US Secretsry of State Marco Rubio has officially revoked the visas of the rap duo who were due to tour the country
