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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

Massive Attack defend Kneecap after row over ‘kill your MP’ footage

British band Massive Attack have defended Kneecap after one of the rap group’s members appeared to call for Tory MPs to be killed. Video has emerged from a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member of the Irish trio saying: “The only ...

30 Apr 2025 at 19:15

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 O2 Academy in Glasgow on Tuesday evening ...

08 Jul 2025 at 19:47

Northern Ireland

All of the Kneecap gigs that have been cancelled amid police probe

A handful of Kneecap performances have been cancelled as counter-terrorism police investigate footage that allegedly shows the band calling for the deaths of MPs and shouting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah”. Politicians are pushing for the ...

02 May 2025 at 00:33

Northern Ireland

BBC director-general was at Glastonbury during Bob Vylan performance

The BBC’s director-general was at Glastonbury Festival when Bob Vylan led chants of “Death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)” that were broadcast live. It is understood Tim Davie was on a visit to meet staff at the Somerset ...

01 Jul 2025 at 09:24

National News

Criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan performances at Glastonbury

A criminal investigation is under way after the performances of Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival, police have confirmed. Avon and Somerset Police said officers had reviewed video footage and audio recordings from the ...

30 Jun 2025 at 17:14

Northern Ireland

Police examining Glastonbury performances labelled ‘hateful’ and ‘grotesque’

Police continue to examine videos of comments made by acts Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury as the festival enters its third day. Rapper Bobby Vylan, of rap punk duo Bob Vylan, on Saturday led crowds on the festival’s West ...

29 Jun 2025 at 05:31

Northern Ireland

Police assessing videos of Kneecap and Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performances

Police are assessing videos of comments made by acts Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury to decide whether any offences may have been committed. Rapper Bobby Vylan, of rap punk duo Bob Vylan, led crowds on the festival’s ...

28 Jun 2025 at 23:58

Arts & Entertainment

Lewis Capaldi's break from touring | What is Tourette’s and how does it affect the brain?

Lewis Capaldi has decided to take a break from touring his music to adapt to his Tourette’s diagnosis after struggling to perform at Glastonbury festival last weekend. The Scottish singer posted a message on Twitter and ...

27 Jun 2023 at 15:21

Northern Ireland

Kneecap lead Glastonbury crowd in chants against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Kneecap led Glastonbury crowds in chants of “f*** Keir Starmer” during their set at the festival on Saturday. The group, who hail from Belfast, have been in the headlines after member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs ...

28 Jun 2025 at 19:16

Northern Ireland

BBC: Kneecap’s Glastonbury set will not be live streamed but could go on-demand

Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury Festival will not be live-streamed but is likely to be made available on-demand, the BBC has said. A number of politicians have called for the Irish rap trio to be removed from ...

28 Jun 2025 at 15:33

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