Bob Vylan, Censorship & the Fight for Protest Music at Glastonbury 2025

Glastonbury 2025 became one of the most politically charged festivals in recent memory from Bob Vylan’s explosive set being investigated by police, to Kneecap’s BBC censorship, and Rod Stewart backing Nigel Farage in the press.In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, we explore the growing tension between protest art and platform control, and ask:Who gets to speak freely on the biggest stages and who gets silenced?With Palestinian flags in the air, a woman live-streaming censored sets in real time, and police watching musicians instead of listening to them, we’re witnessing a major shift in how protest music is treated.00:00 Intro00:30 Nina Simone 01:33 Why Glastonbury 2025?02:03 Bob Vylan 04:12 Matty Healy 05:26 Freedom of Expression10:45 The Politics of Glastonbury 202512:15 Why?19:43 We Choose The Art We Consume 21:07 Dangerous Days22:37 Chuck D