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Kneecap say undercover police, banned songs and Belfast politics shaped their rise

Kneecap reveal their early years were fuelled by raids, protests and controversy as they built their Irish‑language movement from West Belfast.

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Kneecap, Fenian review – Irish rap trio save the worst for Keir Starmer on this frenetic, bluntly political album

4/5 Fresh off the back of a highly publicised legal battle, the outspoken hip-hop group return with a record that delivers on all fronts

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“We reject Eurovision being used to whitewash and normalise Israel’s genocide, siege and brutal military occupation against Palestinians”: Brian Eno, Paul Weller, Massive Attack and others call for Israel to be kicked out of Eurovision

The event goes ahead in Vienna on May 16

MusicRadar

Eurovision crisis: Massive Attack, Kneecap and Sigur Rós call on fans to boycott over Israel

Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.

Euronews

Massive Attack, Kneecap and Brian Eno sign open letter calling on fans to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel

Campaign groups No Music for Genocide and BDS call for boycott unless the European Broadcasting Union kicks Israeli broadcaster KAN out of the contest

The Independent UK

The Strokes Told the Coachella Crowd Iran's LEGO War Videos Had 'More Facts Than Your Local News' Before They Were Deleted

The Strokes' Coachella performance featured a video montage critiquing US and Israeli military actions, highlighting CIA coups and geopolitical tensions, and went viral with over 3.7 million views.

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Kneecap, Fontaines D.C. and more back ‘Stop The Game’ campaign protesting Ireland v Israel game

Several high profile figures from the music world are backing a campaign to boycott the upcoming Ireland v Israel football game: "Playing Israel is supporting Genocide.”

Euronews

The Strokes end Coachella set with fiery video condemning US and Israeli bombings in Iran and Gaza

Frontman Julian Casablancas repeated, 'What side are you standing on?' while the violent footage played

The Independent UK

Kneecap reignites row with Sharon Osbourne over Robinson rally support

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The Independent UK

Rap group Kneecap reignites spat with Sharon Osbourne as she supports far-right Tommy Robinson rally

Osbourne said: ‘See you at the march’, in response to Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally in the UK

The Independent UK

Wuthering Heights star Alison Oliver replaces Daisy Edgar-Jones in Kneecap director's new thriller

Wuthering Heights actress Alison Oliver has reportedly landed a starring role in Bad Bridgets

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Viral Story Claims Kneecap Concert Caused Hospital Deaths In Cuba By Draining Power Grid — Debunked

A viral claim blaming an Irish rap group for Cuban hospital deaths is false. The real cause is a US fuel blockade and a turbine failure.

International Business Times UK

Kneecap rapper claims labelling band as antisemitic ‘waters term down’

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Evening Standard

Bonnie Blue charged with outraging public decency after 'fake sex act' outside London embassy

The controversial influencer, 26, whose real name is Tia Billinger, will appear in a London court next month

Evening Standard

London council steps in over ‘worthless’ luxury flats debacle

The High Court ruled the insurer was liable to pay up to £1.5m towards repairs or rebuild works for the entire building

The Independent UK

Starmer hits out at Kneecap as group say they will not be silenced

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The Guardian - UK

Kneecap rapper will not face terrorism trial after high court rejects CPS appeal

Judges uphold decision to dismiss case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh for allegedly displaying Hezbollah flag at gig

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The Independent UK

Kneecap rapper vows he ‘will not be silent’ after judges decide he will not face new terror trial

The CPS had appealed against the decision at the High Court at a hearing in January, with the Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh opposing the appeal

The Independent UK

Kneecap band member avoids new terror trial after High Court ruling

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Evening Standard

CPS loses appeal over Kneecap rapper terror case

The case against the rapper, who performs as Mo Chara, was thrown out in September 2025.

Louder

Fontaines D.C., Lambrini Girls, Geese, Kneecap, Billy Bragg and more donate vinyl to Records For Palestine online raffle to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians

Thirty record labels and more than 200 artists donate records for online draw

Louder

"Ya think it’s all poetry and clovers, when it’s raincoats and police Land Rovers. Salt of the earth, looking over their shoulder." Kneecap share moody and intense new single Smugglers & Scholars

Belfast/Derry trio Kneecap serve up a second taste of forthcoming album, Fenian

The Independent UK

Kneecap say Starmer is ‘nothing but a Tory’ as band slam Prime Minister over Gaza in new single

The band also accused Starmer of pandering to the US

Evening Standard

Kneecap hit out at Keir Starmer over Gaza in new single

The band accused the Prime Minister of being ‘nothing but a Tory’ in their latest song, Liars Tale.

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