US EditionKneecap hit out at John Swinney during Glasgow gig
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, JUL 9 – Kneecap was removed from TRNSMT over safety concerns and responded by selling out a Glasgow gig in 80 seconds, criticizing First Minister John Swinney and chanting against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- The Irish rap trio Kneecap performed a sold-out show at Glasgow's O2 Academy on July 8, 2025, after being dropped from the TRNSMT festival.
- Kneecap's removal from TRNSMT followed Police Scotland raising safety concerns and First Minister John Swinney calling their appearance unacceptable and beyond the pale.
- At their Glasgow show, Mo Chara confronted the controversy surrounding their removal from the TRNSMT festival, criticized First Minister John Swinney, and led the audience in chants asserting that although they were banned from performing at TRNSMT, they would still play in Glasgow.
- Mo Chara faced a terrorism charge linked to a video showing him with a Hezbollah flag, but he was released on unconditional bail and the group denies supporting terrorism or inciting violence.
- The controversy has sparked police preparedness for large events in Glasgow, highlighted political tensions, and prompted Kneecap to assert their shows promote inclusion despite accusations of promoting hate.
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