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Kneecap apology to fans as Vienna concert cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’

The group, known for their provocative lyrics and championing of the Irish language, have had several shows cancelled in recent months.

Evening Standard

‘The Welsh language has been aggressively oppressed’: Tristwch y Fenywod, the gothic trio communing with a mystical Wales

Inspired by the ‘enchanted, sapphic feeling’ of the coast and with bat sounds for drums, this Wales-obsessed band sound like no one else. They explain how queerness, neurodivergence and anti-colonialism guide what they do

The Guardian - UK

Line of Duty star says people ‘jumped to conclusions’ about Kneecap

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Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar defends rap group Kneecap: ‘Everybody got too heated about them’

‘I think everybody jumped to conclusions about them,’ Dunbar said in a recent interview when asked about Kneecap

The Independent UK

Adrian Dunbar says ‘everybody jumped to conclusions’ about rap trio Kneecap

The group, who have been criticised by politicians, say there is a smear campaign against them because of their support for Palestine.

Evening Standard

Vittorio Angelone on treading the fine line between comedy and activism

With the world so divided by opinions and controversy, Vittorio Angelone's return to the Edinburgh Fringe comes at the perfect time ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney brands Gaza as ‘genocide’ for first time as Fringe show disrupted

JOHN Swinney has described what Israel is doing to Palestinians in Gaza as a “genocide” for the first time ...

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Swinney brands Gaza crisis ‘genocide’ after Fringe show disrupted

An event with the First Minister was interrupted seven times by pro-Palestinian protesters.

Evening Standard

The Guide #202: Awol headliners to rampaging deer: how festivals survive the worst-case scenarios

The British festival season is a logistical minefield. One veteran promoter walks us through the thrills, threats and total meltdowns and what to do when it all goes wrong

The Guardian - UK

Forget U2 – Irish musicians from CMAT to Kneecap are more political than ever

IN FOCUS: It may seem ridiculous to claim that politics is anything new in Irish music, with the country’s folk scene steeped in laments about British rule and colonialism, but current acts like Fontaines DC and Martin Leahy are turning the lens on issues at home in a new way,…

The Independent UK

Regina Spektor tells pro-Palestine protesters at concert: ‘You’re just yelling at a Jew’

Spektor said her show was ‘not the place for that conversation’ after a man shouted ‘free Palestine’ during the performance

The Independent UK

Kneecap lambast Viktor Orbán over ‘outrageous’ ban from Hungary

Band say three-year order is ‘attempt to silence those who call out genocide against the Palestinian people’

The Guardian - UK

Hungary Bans Kneecap Performance Over 'Antisemitic Hate Speech'

The Hungarian government on Thursday barred provocative Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country for three years and performing at the upcoming Sziget festival, accusing the band of "antisemitic hate speech".

International Business Times

Kneecap banned from entering Hungary ahead of music festival

The Irish rap group were due to play at Sziget Festival on August 11.

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The Independent UK

EU country bans Kneecap for three years on grounds of ‘national security’

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Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering ahead of festival performance

Hungarian authorities have banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from entering the country

The Independent UK

Kneecap say Hungary ban an attempt to ‘silence’ pro-Palestine voices

The rap trio says there is no legal basis for the government’s actions

The Independent UK

JADE: ‘Being an ally means speaking up – no matter the consequences’

Exclusive: Pop star reflects on the political tumult of Glastonbury 2025 and the importance of being an ally ahead of the release of her debut solo album, ‘That’s Showbiz Baby’, in a special one-off episode of ‘Good Vibrations’ at Montreux Jazz Festival

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The Conversation

Kneecap’s stance on Gaza extends a long history of the Irish supporting other oppressed peoples

Love them or hate them, there’s no doubt Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap are having a moment.

The Independent UK

Royal Opera House cast member unfurls Palestine flag during curtain call

An ROH spokesperson has condemned the action as ‘unauthorised’ and ‘wholly inappropriate’

The National (Scotland)

Garbage join growing artist coalition against pro-Palestine censorship

SCOTTISH rock band Garbage have joined a growing coalition of artists standing against what they describe as censorship of pro-Palestine views in…

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap thank surprising Scot after selling out major Glasgow gig

TICKETS for Irish rap trio Kneecap’s major arena show in Glasgow have sold out "in a few hours".

Louder

Police confirm that their much-publicised investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury set is closed, the band have no case to answer, and no further action will be taken

"One element of the political policing intimidation attempt is over", Kneecap say in social media post

The Independent UK

Police reveal outcome of Kneecap Glastonbury probe

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Euronews

Police drop criminal investigation into Kneecap after controversial Glastonbury performance

Avon and Somerset Police say they will be taking “no further action” after reviewing video and audio footage from Kneecap’s set at Glastonbury.

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