US EditionKneecap Announce ‘Biggest Headline Show Outside of Ireland’ at London Arena
- Formed in 2017, Irish rap trio Kneecap revealed plans for their largest headline performance beyond Ireland, scheduled for September 18, 2025, at London's OVO Arena Wembley.
- The announcement follows political controversy including calls from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and others for their removal from Glastonbury, while they were removed from Scotland's TRNSMT festival over police safety concerns.
- Kneecap, known for provocative lyrics and championing the Irish language, has faced counter-terrorism investigation and a terror charge against member Liam Og O hAnnaidh linked to an alleged Hezbollah flag display in November 2024.
- The group rejects all allegations, emphasizes that they have not aligned themselves with Hamas or Hezbollah, and claims the footage involved was misused and manipulated. They describe their treatment as politically motivated enforcement amid ongoing concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where 14,000 infants are at risk of starvation.
- Despite controversies, Kneecap maintains their scheduled performances including a replacement Glasgow gig and the London concert, while recently releasing a film starring Michael Fassbender depicting their mission to preserve Irish language through music.
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Kneecap announce ‘biggest headline show outside of Ireland’ at London arena
There have been calls to remove the group from the Glastonbury bill
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