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Kneecap performances ‘satirical’, says rapper ahead of Glastonbury show

Irish language rap group Kneecap have defended their provocative performances as “satirical” ahead of performing at Glastonbury this weekend. The rap trio are due to take to the West Holts stage at 4pm on Saturday, just over a week after one of ...

27 Jun 2025 at 15:35

Northern Ireland

Police have ‘proportionate and considered’ plan ahead of Glasgow Kneecap gig

Police Scotland say they have a “proportionate and considered policing plan” ahead of Kneecap’s gig in Glasgow, which replaces their cancelled slot at the TRNSMT festival. Kneecap were axed from the line-up of TRNSMT in the city amid a row ...

08 Jul 2025 at 02:45

Northern Ireland

Belfast rap group Kneecap would be ‘very proud’ to scoop best British film Bafta

Belfast rap group Kneecap said they would be “very proud” if they scoop the award for best British film at the Bafta awards. The Irish-language film, also called Kneecap, has been nominated in six categories. The breakout movie is ...

16 Feb 2025 at 17:37

National News

Kneecap rapper faces month-long wait over whether terror charge is thrown out

A member of rap trio Kneecap faces a month-long wait to find out whether his terrorism charge will be thrown out. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was once again greeted by hundreds of fans as he ...

20 Aug 2025 at 21:07

Northern Ireland

Kneecap director picks up Bafta for outstanding debut

Kneecap director and co-writer Rich Peppiatt has won outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer at the Bafta film awards. The Irish-language film depicts the rise of the Belfast rap trio and has been ...

16 Feb 2025 at 21:39

Northern Ireland

Katie Amess says Kneecap’s response in ‘kill your MP’ row was ‘gaslighting’

The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess has accused Kneecap of “gaslighting” in the rap group’s apology and said it would be “very dangerous” for the group to perform at Glastonbury. Video has emerged from a ...

29 Apr 2025 at 22:15

Arts & Entertainment

Kneecap film leads the way in nominations for prestigious British film awards

A film based on Irish language rap trio Kneecap leads the nominations for the British Independent Film Awards (Bifas), picking up 14 nods. Set in Belfast in 2019, the film is a semi-fictionalised account of the ...

05 Nov 2024 at 14:27

Northern Ireland

Kneecap forced to cancel upcoming US tour dates due to UK court hearing

Irish rap trio Kneecap say they have been forced to cancel 15 US tour dates in October due to one of their members’ upcoming UK court hearing in relation to a terror charge. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs ...

25 Aug 2025 at 18:43

National News

‘They are trying to silence us’, Kneecap member facing terror charge tells crowd

A member of Irish rap trio Kneecap said the terror charge he faces is an attempt to “silence us” as the group appeared on stage for a gig they claimed was nearly “pulled”. Liam O hAnnaidh, who performs ...

23 May 2025 at 22:52

Northern Ireland

Musicians rally around Kneecap after row over ‘kill your MP’ footage

Pulp, Paul Weller and Primal Scream are among the notable music names who have defended Kneecap after one of the rap group’s members appeared to call for Tory MPs to be killed. Video has emerged from ...

30 Apr 2025 at 21:34

Northern Ireland

Kneecap fans at Glasgow gig rally around trio after festival slot cancelled

Kneecap fans gathered outside the band’s gig in Glasgow have spoken of their support for the Irish rap trio despite them being axed from festival slots. The three members of Kneecap arrived at the ...

08 Jul 2025 at 19:47

Northern Ireland

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

Scotland’s First Minister has said the public should focus on what controversial rap group Kneecap are concerned about, rather than the band’s comments. John Swinney responded to comments made by ...

09 Jul 2025 at 13:07

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