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Billy Nomates urges BBC to remove Glastonbury footage after ‘personal abuse’-Meghna Amin-Entertainment – Metro
‘But the level of personal abuse on that public page is too much.’
Billy Nomates has addressed the online abuse she’s faced over her Glastonbury gig (Picture: Lorne Thomson/Redferns)
Singer-songwriter Billy Nomates has asked the BBC to remove footage of her Glastonbury performance on Friday after facing ‘personal abuse’.
The 33-year-old, real name Tor Maries, performed at the Park Stage yesterday.
The Worthy Farm festival is being live-streamed by BBC, and has seen the likes of Arctic Monkeys and Foo Fighters take to the stage.
Saturday will see Lizzo, Lewis Capaldi and Guns N’ Roses perform, as those watching at home can tune in.
But in a statement shared on social media, Maries has asked for her performance to be taken down after facing online trolling.
She wrote: ‘The level of personal abuse on @bbc6music socials for goin to work today is insane.
‘I’ve asked for all footage to be removed.
‘I know it’s not for everyone what I do. I know lots of people don’t rate me.
‘But the level of personal abuse on that public page is too much.’ (Picture: Mike Lewis Photography/Redferns)
‘But the level of personal abuse on that public page is too much.
‘There will be no more shows after this summer.
‘You wouldn’t stay in a workplace that did this to you. Why should I.’
The post was showered in support with singer Billy Bragg writing: ‘Solidarity from everyone at Left Field with Billy No Mates who was so badly abused online after her @glastonbury set was posted on @BBC6Music that she asked them to take the clip down. She played a set for us last year and was brilliant. You’ll always have place here Tor.’
Broadcaster Lauren Laverne wrote: ‘Gutted to see this has happened. Tor is an incredible performer and she doesn’t “need” a band – she *is* the bloody band.’
One fan wrote: ‘This is incredibly sad. I was in the crowd for her set & she absolutely smashed it. Brilliant songs, brilliant singer and amazing energy.’
Another penned: ‘#billyNoMates is a fantastic artist and talent. Musicians aren’t entertainment monkeys. They bring huge creativity into the world and deserve to be treated with care and respect.’
Metro.co.uk has approached BBC for comment.
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