The BBC has removed from its platforms footage of a Glastonbury musician who complained of the abuse she received following her performance.
Billy Nomates – real name Tor Maries – appeared on the Park Stage yesterday at the Festival, during which her the avant-garde artist’s slot incorporated different elements of free jazz and ‘noise music’.
While she has a huge fanbase, vocal critics on social media were quick to slam the performance, leaving the artist so cross she demanded the BBC remove its footage of her performance, and also announced that she would be giving up performing at the end of her summer tour.
In a statement, the singer said: “The level of personal abuse on @bbc6music socials for goin to work today is insane [sic]. “I’ve asked for all footage to be removed.
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