US EditionKneecap To Play Paris Concert In Defiance Of Objections
Kneecap canceled 15 U.S. shows due to a terrorism-related court hearing for a band member, while continuing Canadian concerts and performing despite protests in Paris.
- Kneecap, an Irish rap group, performed at the Rock en Seine festival in Saint-Cloud, France, despite protests and funding cuts from local authorities.
- The municipality of Saint-Cloud revoked a £40,000 subsidy, with the Île-de-France region also cutting future funding over Kneecap's controversial inclusion.
- Kneecap chanted 'Free, free Palestine!' during their performance, leading to security removing some protesting attendees.
- Yonathan Arfi, president of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France, condemned the group's performance, stating it desecrated the memory of victims of Hamas.
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Northern Ireland hip-hop trio Kneecap recently announced the cancellation of their U.S. tour, which consisted of 15 dates in October. In a post on Instagram, the group shared the disappointing news with fans. Their recent legal case in London is the reason for the cancellation. “Due to the proximity of our next court hearing in London to the first date of the tour, as the British government continues their witch-hunt, we will have to cancel all …
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