Boardmasters Bob Vylan licence review dropped

Hundreds of people had written to Cornwall councillors before the festival demanding they ban controversial rap-punk duo Bob Vylan

A review into a music festival's licence has been dropped at the last minute, after a member of the public withdrew their complaint.

The review hearing was due to take place on Wednesday, following concerns about controversial rap-punk band Bob Vylan appearing at last month's Boardmasters festival near Newquay, but it was cancelled on Tuesday afternoon.

Hundreds of people had written to Cornwall councillors before the festival demanding they ban the duo, something politicians said was not in their power to do.

Complainant Andrea Lovett said she decided to withdraw her complaint as her "sole intention" was to protest about Bob Vylan performing, and she had "no desire" to stop the 2026 festival.

A spokesperson for Boardmasters said the festival was "grateful for the constructive dialogue" and was committed to ensuring its events were "safe, inclusive and positive experiences for all", according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Bob Vylan faced a backlash after making anti-Israeli military chants during their appearance at the Glastonbury festival in June, which was televised on the BBC.