The Glastonbury Festival has become a focal point for political discourse, highlighted by the performances of Northern Irish rap group Kneecap. Despite facing police investigations into their lyrics, which included anti-Israel sentiments and chants against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Kneecap attracted one of the largest crowds ever. Their set was marked by a defiant stance against censorship and drew both acclaim and condemnation from various quarters, including the UK government and the BBC. Alongside these tensions, other acts like Bob Vylan also incited controversy with their political messages. The festival, thus, has turned into a battleground for free expression and political commentary, as discussions around the appropriateness of such performances intensify.