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Kneecap to perform Glasgow gig tonight after TRNSMT axe controversy

Kneecap to perform Glasgow gig tonight after TRNSMT axe controversy

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IRISH rappers Kneecap will play a sold-out gig in Glasgow tonight after they were axed from the TRNSMT line-up.
The group were ditched by promoters DF Concerts amid 'safety concerns' around the July 11 event.
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The band were axed from the festival line-up over "safety concerns"
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The rappers were due to take to the stage on Friday, July 11
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Defiant Kneecap will take to the stage at the O2 Academy tonight
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It follows a row over an investigation by counter-terror police into rapper Mo Chara, who is accused of terrorism offences related to a Hezbollah flag he allegedly held up on stage.
The Belfast group, who perform in Irish, have been outspoken critics of the war in Gaza.
Kneecap's festival slot was cancelled at the end of May over safety concerns by Police Scotland.
The trio will take to the stage at the O2 Academy in Glasgow tonight days before TRNSMT begins.
Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar are also performing in the city today, with Police Scotland "aiming to minimise disruption".
Superintendent Paul Douglas said: "We are aware of a number of events and concerts due to take place in the Greater Glasgow area in the week beginning Monday July 7 2025.
"A proportionate and considered policing plan is in place within the city and we are working with a number of stakeholders to ensure the safety of all those attending these events and where possible minimise disruption to the people of Glasgow."
Tickets were snapped up in seconds for Kneecap's highly-anticipated gig.
Mo Chara, also known as Liam Og O hAnnaidh was charged under the name Liam O'Hanna by the Metropolitan Police in May, over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a gig, and appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18.
Kneecap have said they have "never supported" Hamas or Hezbollah, which are banned in the UK.
Kneecap chants 'f*** Keir Starmer' in another foul rant just days after sparking police probe at Glastonbury
First Minister John Swinney previously said it would be unacceptable for them to perform at TRNSMT.
And Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for the group to be axed from their slot on the Glastonbury line-up on June 28.
Despite being cancelled from TRNSMT, Kneecap are still due to perform scheduled shows at 2000trees rock festival on July 10, Wythenshawe Park in Manchester on August 15 and Belfast Vital on August 29 - nine days after O hAnnaidh's next court appearance.
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