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Kneecap are the perfect Glastonbury band – the political controversy is proof
The Irish trio’s appearance has, due to political interference, led to an unexpected referendum on the festival’s soul. But, writes Adam White, their anarchy feels historically in keeping with what Gl ...
How the Irish band Kneecap went from rising hip-hop group to global lightning rod
Kneecap, three young men from Northern Ireland who rap in Irish, has risen to prominence in recent years, with controversy surrounding its shows and political statements.
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Controversy Hits Rock-en-Seine Festival Over Irish Rap Band Kneecap
The Saint-Cloud municipal authority has withdrawn a €40,000 subsidy for the Rock-en-Seine festival due to the booking of ...
Glastonbury performers criticise political interference in the festival after Kneecap controversy
Kneecap star Liam O'Hanna appeared in court earlier this month charged with a terror offence for allegedly displaying a flag ...
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French mayor pulls Rock En Seine funding after festival confirms Kneecap are still playing
France’s Rock En Seine festival booked Kneecap to play last autumn before controversies surrounding the group and their ...
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Kneecap Leads 'F-- Keir Starmer' Chant at Glastonbury - Variety
Despite the political controversy, Kneecap has received support from some big names in the U.K. music industry like Massive Attack and Johnny Marr.
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Kneecap are the perfect Glastonbury band – the political controversy ...
Kneecap are, regardless of where you stand on that aforementioned controversy, the perfect Glastonbury band: a trio of men who spit bars about substance use and partying, as well as colonialism, ...