The Latest Breaking News from Kneecap

Kneecap banned from advertising on London Underground

Controversial Irish trio Kneecap have claimed they are no longer allowed to have adverts on the London Underground.

BANG Premier · Jul 11, 2025

Kneecap controversy comes to France as Saint-Cloud withdraws subsidy to Rock en Seine festival

The French town of Saint-Cloud withdraws its subsidy to Rock en Seine festival due to controversial rappers Kneecap maintained on this year’s line-up.

Euronews · Jul 11, 2025

Kneecap say their posters have been ‘banned’ from the London Underground

The poster shows their logo, based on the balaclavas worn by paramilitaries during the Troubles, and reads: “Kneecap. OVO Arena Wembley, London. Thurs 18th September ’25.”

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

'I hear I got a mention': John Swinney responds to Kneecap

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said the public should focus on what rap group Kneecap are concerned about, rather than their comments ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025

Bob Vylan announce last-minute 100 Club gig amid post-Glastonbury police investigations

The new show at the venue in London’s Oxford Street was announced in a short Instagram post by the band

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

We should focus on what Kneecap are concerned about, says Swinney

The First Minister was mentioned at the rap trio’s show in Glasgow on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

Pictures show Kneecap performing at sold-out Glasgow show

IRISH rap trio Kneecap played to a sold-out crowd at the O2 Academy in Glasgow on Tuesday evening after being axed from the city's TRNSMT music…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025

‘They can’t stop us’: Kneecap hit back against Swinney at Glasgow gig

The band played a sold-out O2 Academy show after their spot at TRNSMT was axed following calls from the First Minister and warnings from police.

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

Kneecap slate John Swinney at Glasgow gig after TRNSMT axe

IRISH rap trio Kneecap slate John Swinney at a gig in Glasgow after the First Minister suggested the band be cut from the city's music festival…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025

'Everyone's here for the same reason': Kneecap fans at Glasgow gig rally around trio

Kneecap fans gathered outside the band’s gig in Glasgow tonight, and have spoken of their support for the Irish rap trio and their stance against…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025