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Kneecap ‘plasters’ London with support before Mo Chara appears in court on terrorism charge

Kneecap described the prosecution as a ‘witch hunt’

The Independent UK

Kneecap 'Unfazed' By Legal Problems, Says Friend And Director

Irish rappers Kneecap are "unfazed" by their legal problems and controversies kicked up by their anti-Israel pro-Palestinian statements, friend and film director Rich Peppiatt told AFP. Peppiatt helped create the Kneecap phenomenon with his 2024 semi-fictionalised film about the hip-hop group from Belfast, who are now playing major festivals around…

International Business Times

Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten brands Kneecap's Mo Chara's terror charge a 'witch hunt'

Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten is speaking up for Kneecap's Mo Chara after he was slapped with a terror charge for protesting Israel’s actions in Gaza.

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Kneecap’s legal team for court battle to include Julian Assange lawyer

Rapper Liam O hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was charged over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a gig in May.

Evening Standard

Kneecap will still headline 2000trees despite recent controversy

Organisers of 2000trees have confirmed Kneecap will still headline the festival as planned.

BANG Premier

The nine bands that defined Wide Awake festival 2025

London's most consistently excellent alternative music festival makes a triumphant return to Brockwell Park with a diverse, eclectic, electric line-up

Louder

Kneecap review – rap trio remain unbowed by terror charge

After one of their number was charged with allegedly supporting a terrorist group this week, the Northern Irish band’s activism – and ketamine references – are still loud and proud

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Thousands support Kneecap at first big gig since terrorism charge

Irish-language rap trio perform at London festival after member charged for allegedly displaying Hezbollah flag

The Guardian - UK

See the full translated lyrics of Kneecap's new single ‘The Recap’

See the full translated lyrics of Irish rap trio Kneecap's new song, just two days after one of their members was charged with a terror offence

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap to headline festival two days after terror charge

Mo Chara was charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London last year.

The Independent UK

Kneecap star appears at surprise 100 Club gig with tape over mouth after terror charge

The rap trio are set to headline Wide Awake Festival at Brockwell Park on Friday evening - two days after Mo Chara was charged with a terror offence

Evening Standard

Kneecap holds surprise London gig a day after member charged with terror offence

Mo Chara was charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London in 2024

The Independent UK

Kneecap’s surprise London performance begins a day after terror charge

Mo Chara was charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London last year

Evening Standard

Kneecap rapper Mo Chara charged with terror offence

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, has been charged in connection with an incident at a London gig last year

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'We're back': Kneecap announce surprise London gig hours after terror charge

Mo Chara was charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London last year

The Independent UK

Kneecap announce surprise London performance hours after terror charge

Mo Chara was charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London last year.

BANG Premier

Kneecap rapper Mo Chara charged with terror offense

Kneecap member Mo Chara - whose real name is Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh - has been charged with a terror offense, while the band has vowed to "vehemently defend ourselves".

International Business Times

Irish Rappers Kneecap Deny Hezbollah Support After Terror Charge

Irish rappers Kneecap on Thursday denied supporting a proscribed group and vowed to defend themselves after a singer was charged with a "terror" offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert.

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Evening Standard

Kneecap say terror charge is ‘carnival of distraction’ and ‘political policing’

The Met said a member of the group had been charged with a terror offence

Euronews

Member of Irish rap trio Kneecap charged with a terror offense in UK

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh - who performs under the stage name Mo Chara - will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court next month, the Metropolitan Police says.

Al Jazeera

Member of Irish rap band Kneecap charged with ‘terrorism’ offence

British police say Mo Chara displayed a flag of Lebanon’s Hezbollah at a concert.

Evening Standard

Questions swirl over Kneecap's Wide Awake headline slot after terror offence charge

A member of rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence, the Metropolitan Police said.

Salon

Irish rappers turned Fox News villains

Belfast rap trio Kneecap made global headlines at Coachella — and right-wing enemies. It's a classic Irish story

Evening Standard

Kneecap’s manager says rap trio ‘happy to meet’ Sir David Amess’ daughter

The hip-hop group apologised to the family of Sir David after footage emerged from a gig allegedly showing one member saying ‘kill your local MP’.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Why Kneecap should play Glastonbury: 'to deplatform them is dangerous'

Kneecap are at the centre of a media storm but - as the bands Sleaford Mods, SOFT PLAY and The Horrors tell us, if they are removed from the bill at Glastonbury, that will set a precedent for creative self-censorship

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