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Glastonbury organiser says ‘everyone is welcome’ after calls to drop Kneecap

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The Independent UK

Glastonbury organiser says Irish band Kneecap ‘welcome’ despite Keir Starmer objections

‘Everyone is welcome here’ organiser Emily Eavis insisted when pressed about the prime minister’s claim that it would not be ‘appropriate’ for the Irish hip-hop trio to perform

The Independent UK

Revellers pour into Glastonbury Festival as gates open for 2025

Organiser Emily Eavis and her father, co-founder Sir Michael Eavis, cheered as the gates opened.

Evening Standard

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Glastonbury Festival 2025: Thousands descend on Worthy Farm as gates open - watch live

Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis opened the gates to Worthy Farm at 8am on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Will the BBC televise Kneecap's Glastonbury performance?

Politicians have scrutinised Kneecap's upcoming performance at Glastonbury - but will the BBC air their show?

Evening Standard

Leo Varadkar Defends Kneecap After Starmer Says Glastonbury Slot 'Not Appropriate'

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has urged governments not to censor artists, after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Belfast rap group Kneecap's Glastonbury appearance over controversial lyrics and political remarks.

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer vs Kneecap: Will the controversial rap trio still perform at Glastonbury?

Controversial Belfast rap trio Kneecap responded as British PM Keir Starmer and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch call for a ban of their upcoming Glastonbury set. Will their comments lead to a last-minute cancellation of the band's set this weekend?

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Keir Starmer claims Kneecap Glastonbury performance ‘not appropriate’

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The Independent UK

Keir Starmer says Kneecap Glastonbury performance is not ‘appropriate’

Irish hip-hop trio are due to perform at the festival next weekend

The Independent UK

UK PM Starmer Says Kneecap Should Not Perform Glastonbury

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday said it was not "appropriate" for Irish group Kneecap to perform at Glastonbury, one of the country's biggest and most famous music festivals.

International Business Times

Kneecap Glastonbury slot ‘not appropriate’, says Starmer

It comes after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she thought the BBC ‘should not be showing’ Kneecap’s performance at the festival next week.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch calls for BBC Kneecap ban

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The Independent UK

Badenoch says BBC would be ‘rewarding extremism’ with Kneecap Glastonbury coverage

The Tory leader of the Opposition has previously called for the group to be banned from Glastonbury

The Independent UK

Arab Strap on Kneecap, free speech and gigging in Glasgow

It's been eight months since Arab Strap last performed in Glasgow – and their return comes at quite a time for the city's music scene

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Labour MP calls for Palestine Action to be banned under terror law after RAF break in

A LABOUR MP has called for the campaign group Palestine Action to be banned under terrorism laws for invading an RAF base and vandalising a plane.

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap’s Mo Chara expected to request Irish translator following court room blunder

KNEECAP’S Liam O hAnnaidh is expected to request an interpreter to be present and to speak in Irish at his next court appearance after a…

The National (Scotland)

'Free Mo Chara': Kneecap fans raise thousands for legal battle amid terror charge

KNEECAP fans have raised more than £20,000 to assist in paying for the bands legal fees as one of its members faces criminal charges for an…

The Independent UK

Kneecap’s Móglaí Bap leads ‘free Palestine’ chant as Mo Chara in court on terrorism charge

Watch as Kneecap rapper Móglaí Bap lead a “free Palestine” chant outside Westminster Magistrates Court court as bandmate Mo Chara appeared on a terror charge.

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Al Jazeera

Member of Irish rap band Kneecap appears in court on ‘terrorism’ charge

Liam O’Hanna, 27, is accused of breaking British law by waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London last November.

Evening Standard

Kneecap receive rockstar reception after terrorism charge court hearing

Liam Og O hAnnaidh is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah.

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap rapper charged with terror offence released on unconditional bail

Cheering crowds greet Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh outside London court after lawyers challenge validity of case

The Independent UK

Kneecap’s Mo Chara appears in court on terrorism charge

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Euronews

Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh bailed over terror charge in London

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London concert last year.

The Independent UK

Fans of Irish band Kneecap surround a London court as a band member faces a terror-related charge

Fans of the Irish-language hip-hop group Kneecap mobbed sidewalks outside a London court Wednesday as a member of the trio faced a terror-related charge in what he says is a politically motivated effort to silence the band’s support for Palestinians before its appearance at the Glastonbury Festival

Euronews

Kneecap debut London billboards ahead of 'witch hunt' terror court appearance

Controversial Belfast rapper Mo Chara – real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – appears in court in London today over terror charges. The band have debuted a series of billboards in the capital and fans have turned up to Westminster Magistrates Court to show their support.

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