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Boardmasters Bob Vylan licence review dropped

2025-09-17 22:00:09
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.