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Evening Standard
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Jenny Garnsworthy

Kneecap banned from entering Hungary ahead of music festival

(left to right) Liam Og O Hannaidh (Mo Chara) wearing a keffiyeh, Naoise O Caireallain (Moglai Bap), and JJ O’Dochartaigh (DJ Provai) from Kneecap performing on stage at London’s Finsbury Park, as a support act to headliners, Fontaines DC. Picture date: Saturday July 5, 2025. - (PA Wire)

Irish rap group Kneecap have been banned from entering Hungary ahead of their scheduled appearance at a music festival.

The group, who are outspoken supporters of Palestine, were due to perform at Sziget Festival on August 11 and remain on the line-up on its website.

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