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Self Esteem says she is ‘comfortable sharing’ Glastonbury line-up with Kneecap

British musician Self Esteem has said she is comfortable being on the Glastonbury line-up with the band Kneecap following an investigation by counter-terrorism officers over a “kill your MP” video. Several gigs were cancelled after footage from ...

09 May 2025 at 18:34

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 good ...

30 Apr 2025 at 19:15

Arts & Entertainment

Page from 800-year-old bible goes on display

A page from a bible crafted 800 years ago by the monks of Glastonbury Abbey is on public display at its former home for the first time. The double-sided sheet is made from vellum, a specially prepared animal skin, usually that of a calf – ...

04 Aug 2022 at 15:50

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 music ...

01 Jul 2025 at 09:24

Kneecap suggested as ‘secret set’ to replace Bob Vylan at Manchester festival

Northern Ireland

Kneecap were suggested as a replacement for Bob Vylan by organisers of a festival who dropped the punk duo after Glastonbury. Bob Vylan’s performance at Radar festival in Manchester was cancelled after singer Bobby Vylan, whose real ...

04 Jul 2025 at 15:10

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

National News

BBC under pressure amid criticism of ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury

Sir Keir Starmer has led criticism across the political spectrum of chants at Glastonbury for “death” to the Israeli military as the BBC faced pressure to explain why it kept broadcasting. Rapper Bobby Vylan, of rap punk duo ...

30 Jun 2025 at 05:55

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 ...

08 Jul 2025 at 02:45

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 under ...

28 Jun 2025 at 19:16

Northern Ireland

Mo Chara says ‘I’m a free man’ as Kneecap take to Glastonbury stage

Kneecap member Mo Chara said “Glastonbury, I’m a free man” as the Irish rap trio took to the West Holts Stage at the festival on Saturday. The group, who hail from Belfast, have been in the headlines after member Liam Og ...

28 Jun 2025 at 17:06

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

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