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French town withdraws music festival funding after Kneecap booking announced

The Saint-Cloud city hall said the money had been agreed before the final Rock-en-Seine line-up was announced

The Independent UK

Pop music still has a role in political protest, says author of new version of Live Aid poem

In an interview with ‘The Independent’, Rhidian Brook also revealed Bob Geldof’s tongue-in-cheek four-letter reaction to the poem filled with famous song lyrics

The Independent UK

Kneecap announce new tour dates for group’s ‘biggest run of shows ever’

The rap group, which is made up of O hAnnaidh, Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, shared a post on Instagram announcing the news on Tuesday.

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Kneecap announce major Scottish show with Irish unity message

Kneecap have announced a major Scottish show later this year with a pre-sale going live tomorrow

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap hit back at Disturbed's David Draiman after he blasted Tom Morello for supporting the rap trio

Kneecap have scolded Disturbed's David Draiman for picking on Tom Morello for backing the Irish rap trio.

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"They’re clearly the Rage Against The Machine of now." Tom Morello on Kneecap

Rage Against The Machine guitarist sings praises of Irish rappers Kneecap –and Disturbed's David Draiman is unimpressed

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Disturbed frontman David Draiman blasts Tom Morello for supporting Kneecap

Disturbed frontman David Draiman has blasted Tom Morello as “shameful” for his support of Kneecap, who have been advocating for the people of Palestine.

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Manchester council tight-lipped on whether Kneecap to be dropped from Wythenshawe Park lineup

Exclusive: Irish rap trio due to support Fontaines DC in August but it is understood they may be pulled over ‘safety concerns’

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap effigies, Palestinian, and Irish flags on loyalist bonfires amid asbestos row

IRISH and Palestinian flags, effigies of the Irish rap group Kneecap, and sectarian slogans have been seen topping loyalist bonfires in Northern…

The National (Scotland)

Firefighters deal with ‘challenging night’ ahead of July 12 Orange Order parades

Firefighters said they dealt with 72 bonfire-related incidents on Friday night.

Evening Standard

Loyalist bonfire on site with asbestos lit despite warnings

Elsewhere, effigies of the Irish rap group Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans were burned on pyres across Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

TRNSMT main stage act calls out politicians' attempts to cancel Kneecap

A main stage act at TRNSMT has called out politicians’ attempts to cancel Kneecap from festival line-ups ...

The National (Scotland)

Twin Atlantic condemn politicians’ calls for Glastonbury to cancel Kneecap

Bass guitarist Ross McNae wore a Palestine FC football shirt for Trnsmt festival on Glasgow Green on Friday.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Kneecap having their Tube advert banned might be to their benefit

Irish hip hop trio Kneecap have had their tour poster banned from the Tube. But it may not be as bad for the band as it seems

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Tom Morello: Kneecap are the Rage Against The Machine of now

Tom Morello has spoken out in support of activist rap trio Kneecap.

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Kneecap banned from advertising on London Underground

Controversial Irish trio Kneecap have claimed they are no longer allowed to have adverts on the London Underground.

Euronews

Kneecap controversy comes to France as Saint-Cloud withdraws subsidy to Rock en Seine festival

The French town of Saint-Cloud withdraws its subsidy to Rock en Seine festival due to controversial rappers Kneecap maintained on this year’s line-up.

The Independent UK

Kneecap say their posters have been ‘banned’ from the London Underground

The poster shows their logo, based on the balaclavas worn by paramilitaries during the Troubles, and reads: “Kneecap. OVO Arena Wembley, London. Thurs 18th September ’25.”

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Evening Standard

Kneecap poster banned on London Underground over fears of 'widespread and serious offence'

The Northern Irish rap trio revealed an advertisement for their Wembley Arena show has been blocked by Transport for London

Evening Standard

Kneecap ‘banned from advertising’ on London Underground

The group, who hail from Belfast, said they are being silenced because they ‘speak out against genocide’.

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap 'banned' from advertising on London Tube for likely causing 'serious offence'

KNEECAP have claimed they have been banned from advertising on the London Tube as a poster for their upcoming gig was rejected due to likely causing…

Evening Standard

Nadine Shah among musicians planning to support next Kneecap court hearing

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court next month

The National (Scotland)

'I hear I got a mention': John Swinney responds to Kneecap

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said the public should focus on what rap group Kneecap are concerned about, rather than their comments ...

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan announce last-minute 100 Club gig amid post-Glastonbury police investigations

The new show at the venue in London’s Oxford Street was announced in a short Instagram post by the band

Evening Standard

We should focus on what Kneecap are concerned about, says Swinney

The First Minister was mentioned at the rap trio’s show in Glasgow on Tuesday.

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