The Latest Breaking News from TRNSMT

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

'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

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

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2025

'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 National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2025

MSP demands answers from Police Scotland over Kneecap 'security concerns'

AN SNP MSP has demanded Police Scotland reconsider their stance on "safety concerns" at TRNSMT over rap trio Kneecap amid claims of…

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2025

Kneecap will still headline 2000trees despite recent controversy

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

BANG Premier · May 29, 2025

Kneecap pulled from TRNSMT festival lineup due to safety concerns

The Belfast rap trio were due to perform at the festival on July 11

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival amid police ‘safety concerns’

The Belfast rap trio have scheduled a date an O2 Academy in July, the band said.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

Kneecap axed from TRNSMT over 'police concerns'

Kneecap have been axed from the Glasgow TRNSMT festival over police concerns

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2025