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Hungary Bans Kneecap Performance Over 'Antisemitic Hate Speech'

The Hungarian government on Thursday barred provocative Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country for three years and performing at the upcoming Sziget festival, accusing the band of "antisemitic hate speech".

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Kneecap banned from entering Hungary ahead of music festival

The Irish rap group were due to play at Sziget Festival on August 11.

Evening Standard

EU country bans Kneecap for three years on grounds of ‘national security’

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Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering ahead of festival performance

Hungarian authorities have banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from entering the country

The Independent UK

Kneecap say Hungary ban an attempt to ‘silence’ pro-Palestine voices

The rap trio says there is no legal basis for the government’s actions

The Independent UK

JADE: ‘Being an ally means speaking up – no matter the consequences’

Exclusive: Pop star reflects on the political tumult of Glastonbury 2025 and the importance of being an ally ahead of the release of her debut solo album, ‘That’s Showbiz Baby’, in a special one-off episode of ‘Good Vibrations’ at Montreux Jazz Festival

The Independent UK

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.

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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)

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.

Euronews

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

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The Guardian - 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 National (Scotland)

Police drop investigation into Kneecap Glastonbury performance

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

MusicRadar

“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

The Independent UK

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

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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

Evening Standard

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.

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.

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"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.

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’

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