U2 Glastonbury tax protest: activists condemn 'heavy-handed' security
ArtUncut, the direct action group, attacks decision to silence peaceful attempt to highlight Irish band's offshore affairsActivists seeking to return the Glastonbury festival to its political roots expressed outrage after a peaceful protest against the tax status of headline act U2 was disbanded with "totally unnecessary" violence by security staff.Members of Art Uncut, an offshoot of the larger direct action group UK Uncut, complained that 10 guards had used "heavy-handed" tactics on Friday ni...
ContactMusic — U2 played their long-awaited headline slot at Glastonbury Festival last night, but had to cope with a strong showing from Art Uncut demonstrators, protesting against what... more info
ContactMusic — U2's headlining set at Britain's Glastonbury festival was marred after an outbreak of violence between angry demonstrators and security staff. Campaigners from the anti-c... more info
Guardian Music — ArtUncut, the direct action group, attacks decision to silence peaceful attempt to highlight Irish band's offshore affairsActivists seeking to return the Glastonbury fest... more info
The Telegraph — Violent scenes broke out in the crowd at U2's long-awaited Glastonbury debut on Friday night as a protest against the Irish band's tax status was foiled by security guard... more info
Sky News — Violent scenes broke out in the crowd at U2's long-awaited Glastonbury debut as a protest against the Irish band's tax status was foiled by security guards. more info
The Telegraph — U2's performance at the Glastonbury Festival attracted protesters, but Bono and co proved they are the world's top rock stars - and we should learn to cherish them, says ... more info
MTV.co.uk News — U2's headline performance at this year's Glastonbury festival was marred by violence between protesters and security. The Art Uncut group were protesting at the band's 20... more info