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Sharon Osbourne urges US to revoke Kneecap rappers’ visas after Israel criticism

Irish language group uses Coachella gig to denounce Gaza attacks, saying ‘Palestinians have nowhere to go’

The Guardian - UK

Sharon Osbourne calls for Kneecap to be kicked out of US after Coachella performance

Former ‘X Factor’ judge criticised Irish rap group for politicised festival set

The Independent UK

10 Bonkers Moments From Coachella 2025 Weekend Two: A DJ Apology, Green Day & Charli xcx

From a DJ apology to a Charli xcx and Green Day shitpost, here are the 10 most iconic moments from Coachella Weekend Two

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Fontaines D.C. announce huge Belfast show with local heroes Kneecap

Fontaines D.C. expand their summer tour plans with a second show in Ireland

Louder

Sharon Osbourne has slammed Kneecap for 'aggressive political statements' in Coachella set

Sharon Osbourne has slammed Kneecap for "incorporating aggressive political statements" into their Coachella set after they made calls to Free Palestine.

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Kneecap, Jehnny Beth, Bambie Thug and more set for Glastonbury's Shangri-La

Glastonbury has unveiled the lineup and theme for this year's Shangri-La area.

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Kneecap lead Coachella crowd in anti-Margaret Thatcher chant

The Irish rap group led their audience in California in singing ‘Maggie’s in a Box’

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Missing head from King's statue appears with Kneecap during Australia gig

THE decapitated head of a King George V statue in Australia has seemingly reappeared during a Kneecap gig in Australia ...

The National (Scotland)

Missing head of a King George V statue appears with Kneecap during Australia gig

‘Allegedly his head was cut off last year in the city,’ wrote the band on Instagram

The Independent UK

A Missing Statue Head Of King George V Was Spotted At Kneecap’s Melbourne Gig

King shit.

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King's severed statue head makes cameo at hip-hop gig

Nine months after it was hacked off, the severed head of a King George V statue has reappeared at a Melbourne gig for Irish rappers Kneecap.

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Severed head of King George V statue may have resurfaced at Irish rappers’ Melbourne gig

Hip hop trio Kneecap appeared to show head of King’s Domain statue beheaded nine months ago

The Guardian - AU

Missed out on Glasto? Here’s 30 major festivals you can still book now

From whomping dub soundsystems and clattering thrash metal to comedy, jazz and kids’ entertainment, this year’s UK festivals have something for everyone – and you’ve still got time to get in on the alfresco action

The Guardian - UK

Banksy to interview ‘UK’s most imprisoned graffiti writer’ famous for London Underground tags for Big Issue

The magazine, which will be taken over by graffiti artist 10Foot, will also feature an Irish language poem from rappers Kneecap

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The Independent UK

Banksy to interview ‘UK’s most imprisoned graffiti writer’ for Big Issue

The magazine, which will be taken over by graffiti artist 10Foot, will also feature an Irish language poem from rappers Kneecap.

The Guardian - AU

Golden Plains 2025: Belfast rappers Kneecap and Dublin rockers Fontaines DC lead sublime weekend

PJ Harvey topped the bill alongside two of Ireland’s best musical exports, but local acts such as Thelma Plum, Jada Weazel and RMFC shone in an eclectic festival full of magic moments.

The Independent UK

Indie rockers Blossoms and Panic Over among those benefitting from £1.6m fund

The Music Export Growth Scheme supports small to medium-sized music companies looking to grow their artists’ profiles internationally.

Louder

“What they talk about is political, and there’s not many bands that do that”: Elton John heaps praise on Ireland’s breakout hip-hop stars Kneecap

One of pop’s biggest-ever names has expressed his love for Kneecap, lauding the trio’s energy and lyricism

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Evening Standard

Sir Elton John praises Irish band Kneecap for being ‘political’ with their music

Sir Elton spoke to Nick Grimshaw on BBC Radio 6 Music.

The National (Scotland)

Joy Dunlop: I’ve had festivals say to 'we don’t do Gaelic’. More can be done

SCOTTISH nationalism is celebrated in various forms throughout the year, but Seachdain na Gáidhlig, or World Gaelic Week, hopes to encourage Gaelic…

The Independent UK

‘Kneecap’ director dedicates outstanding British debut Bafta to everyone who ‘should have their homeland respected’

Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt dedicated his Bafta award for outstanding British debut to those who are fighting to “have their homeland respected”.

The Guardian - UK

‘Dame Judi Dench has just signed on to play the egg timer’: the best quotes from the 2025 Baftas

David Tennant’s Trump jokes, Conclave’s Edward Berger on the crisis of democracy and Stephen Merchant on Boggle

The Guardian - UK

Baftas 2025: Mikey Madison gets her star-is-born moment and classy Conclave wins big

The Brutalist was the night’s almost-joint winner, with prizes for director Brady Corbet and Adrien Brody, while A Real Pain and Kneecap provided heartening victories

Evening Standard

Zoe Saldana and Kieran Culkin win supporting actor gongs at Bafta film awards

Emilia Perez has been nominated for 11 Bafta awards in total

Evening Standard

Saoirse Ronan among Irish stars in eye-catching gowns at Ifta awards

The stars walked the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Friday.

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