US EditionKneecap Performance a Special Moment, Says Electric Picnic Boss
Kneecap used their Electric Picnic platform to highlight the Palestinian crisis and criticize Irish politicians, drawing thousands despite challenging weather conditions and political controversy.
- At 3.30pm on Saturday, Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap performed on Electric Picnic's main stage in Stradbally, Co Laois, discussing Palestine and directly calling out Irish politicians.
- After recent protests and cancellations, the band faced disruptions at Rock en Seine, and Liam 'Mo Chara' Ó hAnnaidh's terrorism charge led to their US tour cancellation.
- Using on-screen messages, Kneecap projected images stating `Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people` and accused the Irish government of being `complicit in this genocide`, also displaying a `no more Israeli war bonds` message.
- Following the performance, festival organisers described the set as a special moment, with Melvin Benn, Electric Picnic boss , confirming mics won't be switched off and the festival will stay at an 80,000 capacity next year.
- Kneecap's comments feed into calls ahead of Tuesday as activists urge the Central Bank of Ireland to refuse re-approval of Israel Bonds, whose sales topped $5.5 million since October 7 attacks.
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Kneecap reshape Electric Picnic as a no-holds-barred, up-all-night political party
“Free Mo Chara, free the Six Counties, free Palestine.””The tens of thousands of people at Electric Picnic already knew what to expect from Belfast trio Kneecap — namely, a raucous atmosphere, catchy tunes and outright political statements.
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