Glastonbury 2024: Charlotte Church slammed for pro-Palestine chants as viewers fume: 'Leave politics out of it!'
Church chanted 'free Palestine' on stage
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Charlotte Church has come under fire by some Glastonbury viewers after chanting "free Palestine" during her performance on Friday.
The 38-year-old singer delivered a passionate speech, but while some applauded, others were angered and suggested artists and festival-goers "keep politics out" of Glastonbury.
The Welsh singer led an improvised number which came as she appeared on stage wearing a long red dress and a traditional Arab headdress, a keffiyeh, which has become a symbol of Palestine, across her shoulder.
According to The Independent, she introduced herself by stating: "Hiya babes – lots of love from Wales my darlings.
"It's Friday at Glastonbury, all the adventures you’re going to have and the things you’ll see, music, dance and sing."
She went on to end a song by commenting: "And I’m going to give some love and feeling to Palestine.
The singer has faced backlash online for her political message
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"To all the people and all the mothers and the children – we are thinking of you, we carry you in our hearts.
"Free free Palestine, free free Palestine, free free Palestine, free Palestine."
The message was met with applause from the crowd, but many have taken to social media to express their outrage at singers airing their political views as well as Palestine flags which have been spotted in the crowds.
"Attention seeker, using politics to save her career," one unimpressed person commented.
Charlotte Church performed at Glastonbury on Friday
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"Charlotte Church singing Fweeeeee Fweeeee Pawastine at Glastonbury…. Thank f*** I never went or will watch on tv……. Sickening," another fumed.
"But why are there so many Palestine flags?? Leave these politics out of the festivals. Just have fun with some good Music! #Glasto2024 #Glastonbury," a third commented.
Someone else fumed: "All these woke clowns at #Glastonbury waving Palestine flags."
However, others supported the move, with one sharing: "Love seeing all the Palestine flags flying across Glastonbury."
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"Glastonbury and politics have always been intertwined…. What is different here?" another argued.
Others have complained about the BBC's coverage of the event, with some expressing their frustration at missing out on getting a glimpse of most of the acts.