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Kneecap’s stance on Gaza extends a long history of the Irish supporting other oppressed peoples

Love them or hate them, there’s no doubt Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap are having a moment.

The Conversation

Royal Opera House cast member unfurls Palestine flag during curtain call

An ROH spokesperson has condemned the action as ‘unauthorised’ and ‘wholly inappropriate’

The Independent UK

Garbage join growing artist coalition against pro-Palestine censorship

SCOTTISH rock band Garbage have joined a growing coalition of artists standing against what they describe as censorship of pro-Palestine views in…

The National (Scotland)

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Kneecap thank surprising Scot after selling out major Glasgow gig

TICKETS for Irish rap trio Kneecap’s major arena show in Glasgow have sold out "in a few hours".

The National (Scotland)

Police confirm that their much-publicised investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury set is closed, the band have no case to answer, and no further action will be taken

"One element of the political policing intimidation attempt is over", Kneecap say in social media post

Louder

Police reveal outcome of Kneecap Glastonbury probe

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The Independent UK

Police drop criminal investigation into Kneecap after controversial Glastonbury performance

Avon and Somerset Police say they will be taking “no further action” after reviewing video and audio footage from Kneecap’s set at Glastonbury.

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Police drop investigation into Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance

Avon and Somerset Police investigated after officers reviewed footage from the sets of Kneecap and punk duo Bob Vylan

The Independent UK

Kneecap to face no further action over Glastonbury performance

Belfast rap group say ‘one element of the political policing intimidation attempt is over’ after investigation dropped

The Guardian - UK

Police drop investigation into Kneecap Glastonbury performance

KNEECAP has said the police investigation into the band’s Glastonbury performance has been dropped.

The National (Scotland)

“We won’t stand by and allow other artists be threatened into silence or career cancellation”: Massive Attack and Brian Eno announce grouping of pro-Palestinian artists

They aim to confront “aggressive, vexatious” campaigns of pro-Israeli lawyers

MusicRadar

French town withdraws music festival funding after Kneecap booking announced

The Saint-Cloud city hall said the money had been agreed before the final Rock-en-Seine line-up was announced

The Independent UK

Pop music still has a role in political protest, says author of new version of Live Aid poem

In an interview with ‘The Independent’, Rhidian Brook also revealed Bob Geldof’s tongue-in-cheek four-letter reaction to the poem filled with famous song lyrics

The Independent UK

Kneecap announce new tour dates for group’s ‘biggest run of shows ever’

The rap group, which is made up of O hAnnaidh, Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, shared a post on Instagram announcing the news on Tuesday.

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The National (Scotland)

Kneecap announce major Scottish show with Irish unity message

Kneecap have announced a major Scottish show later this year with a pre-sale going live tomorrow

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Kneecap hit back at Disturbed's David Draiman after he blasted Tom Morello for supporting the rap trio

Kneecap have scolded Disturbed's David Draiman for picking on Tom Morello for backing the Irish rap trio.

Metal Hammer

"They’re clearly the Rage Against The Machine of now." Tom Morello on Kneecap

Rage Against The Machine guitarist sings praises of Irish rappers Kneecap –and Disturbed's David Draiman is unimpressed

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Disturbed frontman David Draiman blasts Tom Morello for supporting Kneecap

Disturbed frontman David Draiman has blasted Tom Morello as “shameful” for his support of Kneecap, who have been advocating for the people of Palestine.

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The Guardian - UK

Manchester council tight-lipped on whether Kneecap to be dropped from Wythenshawe Park lineup

Exclusive: Irish rap trio due to support Fontaines DC in August but it is understood they may be pulled over ‘safety concerns’

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap effigies, Palestinian, and Irish flags on loyalist bonfires amid asbestos row

IRISH and Palestinian flags, effigies of the Irish rap group Kneecap, and sectarian slogans have been seen topping loyalist bonfires in Northern…

Evening Standard

Firefighters deal with ‘challenging night’ ahead of July 12 Orange Order parades

Firefighters said they dealt with 72 bonfire-related incidents on Friday night.

Evening Standard

Loyalist bonfire on site with asbestos lit despite warnings

Elsewhere, effigies of the Irish rap group Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans were burned on pyres across Northern Ireland.

The National (Scotland)

TRNSMT main stage act calls out politicians' attempts to cancel Kneecap

A main stage act at TRNSMT has called out politicians’ attempts to cancel Kneecap from festival line-ups ...

Evening Standard

Twin Atlantic condemn politicians’ calls for Glastonbury to cancel Kneecap

Bass guitarist Ross McNae wore a Palestine FC football shirt for Trnsmt festival on Glasgow Green on Friday.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Kneecap having their Tube advert banned might be to their benefit

Irish hip hop trio Kneecap have had their tour poster banned from the Tube. But it may not be as bad for the band as it seems

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