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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

The Independent UK

Rapper faces charges for support of terrorist group not Palestine, court told

Liam Og O hAnnaidh appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Kneecap's Mo Chara bailed over terror offence charge

Irish band Kneecap's Mo Chara, whose real name is Liam Og O hAnnaidh, has been released on unconditional bail over a terror offence charge

The National (Scotland)

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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.

Euronews

Kneecap rapper in court: Hundreds of fans spark massive scrum as Mo Chara faces terrorism charge

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah

Evening Standard

Huge crowds of Kneecap supporters rally outside court as Mo Chara appears on terrorism charge

Watch as huge crowds of Kneecap fans gather outside of Westminster Magistrates Court to support Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known by his stage name Mo Chara, as he appears accused of a terrorism offence.

The Independent UK

Kneecap wear ‘Free Mo Chara’ t-shirts as band member in court on terrorism charge over Hezbollah flag

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, was supported by his bandmates who smiled and gave a thumbs up to hundreds of supporters outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court

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Kneecap greeted by hundreds at court as rap group member faces terrorism charge

Liam Og O hAnnaidh is accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in November last year.

Evening Standard

Watch live: Kneecap’s Mo Chara arrives in court charged with terrorism offence

Watch live as Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known by his stage name Mo Chara, arrives in court on Wednesday (18 June) accused of a terrorism offence.

The Independent UK

Kneecap 'plaster' London with support messages for band member in court

Rap group Kneecap has said it has “plastered” London with messages of support for one of its members who is due to appear in court accused of…

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap Rapper In Court On Terror Charge Over Hezbollah Flag

A member of the provocative Irish rap group Kneecap, charged with a terror offence for allegedly showing support for Hezbollah, was due to appear in a London court Wednesday.

International Business Times

Kneecap ‘plasters’ London with message of support for group member due in court

Liam Og O hAnnaidh is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with a terrorism offence

Evening Standard

Kneecap ‘plasters’ London with support before Mo Chara appears in court on terrorism charge

Kneecap described the prosecution as a ‘witch hunt’

The Independent UK

Kneecap 'Unfazed' By Legal Problems, Says Friend And Director

Irish rappers Kneecap are "unfazed" by their legal problems and controversies kicked up by their anti-Israel pro-Palestinian statements, friend and film director Rich Peppiatt told AFP. Peppiatt helped create the Kneecap phenomenon with his 2024 semi-fictionalised film about the hip-hop group from Belfast, who are now playing major festivals around…

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Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten brands Kneecap's Mo Chara's terror charge a 'witch hunt'

Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten is speaking up for Kneecap's Mo Chara after he was slapped with a terror charge for protesting Israel’s actions in Gaza.

Evening Standard

Kneecap’s legal team for court battle to include Julian Assange lawyer

Rapper Liam O hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was charged over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a gig in May.

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Kneecap will still headline 2000trees despite recent controversy

Organisers of 2000trees have confirmed Kneecap will still headline the festival as planned.

Louder

The nine bands that defined Wide Awake festival 2025

London's most consistently excellent alternative music festival makes a triumphant return to Brockwell Park with a diverse, eclectic, electric line-up

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The Guardian - UK

Kneecap review – rap trio remain unbowed by terror charge

After one of their number was charged with allegedly supporting a terrorist group this week, the Northern Irish band’s activism – and ketamine references – are still loud and proud

The Guardian - UK

Thousands support Kneecap at first big gig since terrorism charge

Irish-language rap trio perform at London festival after member charged for allegedly displaying Hezbollah flag

The National (Scotland)

See the full translated lyrics of Kneecap's new single ‘The Recap’

See the full translated lyrics of Irish rap trio Kneecap's new song, just two days after one of their members was charged with a terror offence

The Independent UK

Kneecap to headline festival two days after terror charge

Mo Chara was charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London last year.

Evening Standard

Kneecap star appears at surprise 100 Club gig with tape over mouth after terror charge

The rap trio are set to headline Wide Awake Festival at Brockwell Park on Friday evening - two days after Mo Chara was charged with a terror offence

The Independent UK

Kneecap holds surprise London gig a day after member charged with terror offence

Mo Chara was charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London in 2024

Evening Standard

Kneecap’s surprise London performance begins a day after terror charge

Mo Chara was charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London last year

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