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The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Mo Chara says ‘I'm a free man' as Kneecap take to Glastonbury stage
News broadcasts criticising the hip hop trio played from the sound system before they walked onto the stage were booed by the Glastonbury Festival audience. Kneecap member DJ Provai signals to the crowd on the West Holts Stage (Yui Mok/PA) Access to the area around the West Holts Stage was closed around 45 minutes before their performance after groups of fans arrived to form a sea of Irish and Palestinian flags. In the run up to the festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset, several politicians called for the group to be removed from the line-up and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said their performance would not be 'appropriate'. Earlier on Saturday, the BBC confirmed they would not be live-streaming the set but said the performance is likely to be made available on-demand later. No access to West HoltsPlease head to another area of the site – thank you — Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) June 28, 2025 A BBC spokesperson said: 'As the broadcast partner, the BBC is bringing audiences extensive music coverage from Glastonbury, with artists booked by the festival organisers. 'While the BBC doesn't ban artists, our plans ensure that our programming meets our editorial guidelines. 'We don't always live-stream every act from the main stages and look to make an on-demand version of Kneecap's performance available on our digital platforms, alongside more than 90 other sets.' The crowd ahead of Kneecap performing on the West Holts Stage (Yui Mok/PA) It is understood the BBC needs to consider the performance before making a final decision. The band said on Instagram: 'The propaganda wing of the regime has just contacted us…. 'They WILL put our set from Glastonbury today on the iPlayer later this evening for your viewing pleasure.' O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged with allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah, while saying 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' at a gig in November last year. On June 18 the rapper was cheered by hundreds of supporters as he arrived with bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh at Westminster Magistrates' Court in Free Mo Chara T-shirts. He was released on unconditional bail until the next hearing at the same court on August 20. Ahead of the group's performance, Gemma Gibson, 41, from Newcastle told the PA news agency that she was 'really excited' to see Kneecap perform. Asked if their set should have been cancelled amid the ongoing controversy, she said: 'Well, that would be completely against everything that Glastonbury stands for… This is where they should be.' Kaiser Chiefs performing on the Pyramid Stage (Yui Mok/PA) Also playing on Saturday afternoon were Leeds rock band Kaiser Chiefs and US star Brandi Carlile, who released an album with Sir Elton John earlier in the year. Irish singer CMAT, who played the Pyramid Stage on Friday, performed a secret set at the BBC Introducing stage on Saturday. Neil Young, best known for songs such as Rockin' In The Free World, Like A Hurricane and Cinnamon Girl, will headline the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night with his band the Chrome Hearts. The BBC will broadcast Young's set after previously saying it would not be shown 'at the artist's request'. A festivalgoer fans themself in the heat, near the West Holts stage (Yui Mok/PA) Another act expected to draw a big crowd is Brat star Charli XCX, who will headline the Other Stage around the same time Young and Grammy Award-winning rapper Doechii will also perform. Celebrities who have been spotted at the festival include singer Harry Styles, Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne, The Crown actor Emma Corrin, and Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn. Performing in the coveted Sunday legends slot this year is Sir Rod Stewart, who previously said he will be joined by his former Faces band member Ronnie Wood, as well as other guests. The BBC is providing livestreams of the five main stages: Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park.
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Mo Chara says ‘I'm a free man' as Kneecap take to Glastonbury stage
The group, who hail from Belfast, have been in the headlines after member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was charged with a terror offence. News broadcasts criticising the hip hop trio played from the sound system before they walked onto the stage were booed by the Glastonbury Festival audience. Access to the area around the West Holts Stage was closed around 45 minutes before their performance after groups of fans arrived to form a sea of Irish and Palestinian flags. In the run up to the festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset, several politicians called for the group to be removed from the line-up and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said their performance would not be 'appropriate'. Earlier on Saturday, the BBC confirmed they would not be live-streaming the set but said the performance is likely to be made available on-demand later. No access to West HoltsPlease head to another area of the site – thank you — Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) June 28, 2025 A BBC spokesperson said: 'As the broadcast partner, the BBC is bringing audiences extensive music coverage from Glastonbury, with artists booked by the festival organisers. 'While the BBC doesn't ban artists, our plans ensure that our programming meets our editorial guidelines. 'We don't always live-stream every act from the main stages and look to make an on-demand version of Kneecap's performance available on our digital platforms, alongside more than 90 other sets.' It is understood the BBC needs to consider the performance before making a final decision. The band said on Instagram: 'The propaganda wing of the regime has just contacted us…. 'They WILL put our set from Glastonbury today on the iPlayer later this evening for your viewing pleasure.' O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged with allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah, while saying 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' at a gig in November last year. On June 18 the rapper was cheered by hundreds of supporters as he arrived with bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh at Westminster Magistrates' Court in Free Mo Chara T-shirts. He was released on unconditional bail until the next hearing at the same court on August 20. Ahead of the group's performance, Gemma Gibson, 41, from Newcastle told the PA news agency that she was 'really excited' to see Kneecap perform. Asked if their set should have been cancelled amid the ongoing controversy, she said: 'Well, that would be completely against everything that Glastonbury stands for… This is where they should be.' Also playing on Saturday afternoon were Leeds rock band Kaiser Chiefs and US star Brandi Carlile, who released an album with Sir Elton John earlier in the year. Irish singer CMAT, who played the Pyramid Stage on Friday, performed a secret set at the BBC Introducing stage on Saturday. Neil Young, best known for songs such as Rockin' In The Free World, Like A Hurricane and Cinnamon Girl, will headline the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night with his band the Chrome Hearts. The BBC will broadcast Young's set after previously saying it would not be shown 'at the artist's request'. Another act expected to draw a big crowd is Brat star Charli XCX, who will headline the Other Stage around the same time Young and Grammy Award-winning rapper Doechii will also perform. Celebrities who have been spotted at the festival include singer Harry Styles, Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne, The Crown actor Emma Corrin, and Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn. Performing in the coveted Sunday legends slot this year is Sir Rod Stewart, who previously said he will be joined by his former Faces band member Ronnie Wood, as well as other guests. The BBC is providing livestreams of the five main stages: Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park.
North Wales Chronicle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Mo Chara says ‘I'm a free man' as Kneecap take to Glastonbury stage
The group, who hail from Belfast, have been in the headlines after member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was charged with a terror offence. News broadcasts criticising the hip hop trio played from the sound system before they walked onto the stage were booed by the Glastonbury Festival audience. Access to the area around the West Holts Stage was closed around 45 minutes before their performance after groups of fans arrived to form a sea of Irish and Palestinian flags. In the run up to the festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset, several politicians called for the group to be removed from the line-up and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said their performance would not be 'appropriate'. Earlier on Saturday, the BBC confirmed they would not be live-streaming the set but said the performance is likely to be made available on-demand later. No access to West HoltsPlease head to another area of the site – thank you — Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) June 28, 2025 A BBC spokesperson said: 'As the broadcast partner, the BBC is bringing audiences extensive music coverage from Glastonbury, with artists booked by the festival organisers. 'While the BBC doesn't ban artists, our plans ensure that our programming meets our editorial guidelines. 'We don't always live-stream every act from the main stages and look to make an on-demand version of Kneecap's performance available on our digital platforms, alongside more than 90 other sets.' It is understood the BBC needs to consider the performance before making a final decision. The band said on Instagram: 'The propaganda wing of the regime has just contacted us…. 'They WILL put our set from Glastonbury today on the iPlayer later this evening for your viewing pleasure.' O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged with allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah, while saying 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' at a gig in November last year. On June 18 the rapper was cheered by hundreds of supporters as he arrived with bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh at Westminster Magistrates' Court in Free Mo Chara T-shirts. He was released on unconditional bail until the next hearing at the same court on August 20. Ahead of the group's performance, Gemma Gibson, 41, from Newcastle told the PA news agency that she was 'really excited' to see Kneecap perform. Asked if their set should have been cancelled amid the ongoing controversy, she said: 'Well, that would be completely against everything that Glastonbury stands for… This is where they should be.' Also playing on Saturday afternoon were Leeds rock band Kaiser Chiefs and US star Brandi Carlile, who released an album with Sir Elton John earlier in the year. Irish singer CMAT, who played the Pyramid Stage on Friday, performed a secret set at the BBC Introducing stage on Saturday. Neil Young, best known for songs such as Rockin' In The Free World, Like A Hurricane and Cinnamon Girl, will headline the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night with his band the Chrome Hearts. The BBC will broadcast Young's set after previously saying it would not be shown 'at the artist's request'. Another act expected to draw a big crowd is Brat star Charli XCX, who will headline the Other Stage around the same time Young and Grammy Award-winning rapper Doechii will also perform. Celebrities who have been spotted at the festival include singer Harry Styles, Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne, The Crown actor Emma Corrin, and Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn. Performing in the coveted Sunday legends slot this year is Sir Rod Stewart, who previously said he will be joined by his former Faces band member Ronnie Wood, as well as other guests. The BBC is providing livestreams of the five main stages: Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Region's artists 'cannot wait' to play at Latitude
Artists from across the East of England have spoken of their joy at being selected to perform at this summer's Latitude Festival. More than 10 independent performers from the region will take to the BBC Introducing stages at this year's event in Suffolk, from 24 to 27 July. One of those artists - Claudia Kate, from Cambridge - said she had dreamed of playing there since her mid-teens and she "cannot wait". Colchester multi-instrumentalist Porteous added it would be "the best thing in the world". Taking place at Henham Park, near Southwold, the line-up boasts big-name headliners Sting, Fatboy Slim and Snow Patrol. The new local additions will join several other BBC Introducing and First Light Festival picks from Suffolk and Norfolk that were announced in April. The previously selected acts will perform on the Alcove Stage and in The Sunrise Arena, while the latest cohort of emerging artists to be announced will perform in the Lavish Lounge. Claudia Kate's music is said to reflect her passion for helping others feel more confident, and "has a sound that sits somewhere between the outspokenness of Kate Nash and the honest musicality of Maggie Rogers". Supported by BBC Introducing throughout her career, Radio 1's Jess Iszatt described her music as "warming, raw, nostalgic and feel-good". "I am very, very grateful [for the opportunity] and I cannot wait," the artist said. "I went to Latitude when I was like 16, and I went to the BBC Introducing stage and I was like, 'One day I will be there.' So this is so cool." Meanwhile, 26-year-old Porteous - real name Benjamin Porteous-Butler - will take indie funk and rock influences to the festival. "It will be the best thing in the world and it will be honestly amazing," he said. "It's like a dream of mine [to play Latitude]. It will be incredible." Formed in 2018 in reaction to the "over-saturation of electronic music", Steppers Division, from Norfolk, said they would take the Latitude audience "on a journey". "We try to really show our range, all the energies and emotions and experiences," the group said. "There will be lots of dancing, lots of really deep, soulful vibes and bits of reggae – there are no limits." Morgan, who was chosen to perform by BBC Introducing Three Counties and Northants, said she was "super excited". "If you are a fan of 'girl boss' music and dancing in the woods, then this is the place to be," she said. "I will be performing songs from my recent EP and you are absolutely going to love it." Afterdrive Alice Lily Arthur Black Chest Ellie Dixon Floral Image Fran Lusty Fraser Morgan Great Adamz Jazmine Banks and The Wild Hearts Lottie Gray Monster Florence Peonie Pozzy Ralph Taylor Shaggy fx Tiny Umbrellas Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk. 'We're so honoured to be playing Latitude' New local acts added to Latitude Festival line-up BBC Introducing Latitude Festival
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
East of England music acts 'cannot wait' for Latitude slot
Artists from across the East of England have spoken of their joy at being selected to perform at this summer's Latitude Festival. More than 10 independent performers from the region will take to the BBC Introducing stages at this year's event in Suffolk, from 24 to 27 of those artists - Claudia Kate, from Cambridge - said she had dreamed of playing there since her mid-teens and she "cannot wait".Colchester multi-instrumentalist Porteous added it would be "the best thing in the world". Taking place at Henham Park, near Southwold, the line-up boasts big-name headliners Sting, Fatboy Slim and Snow new local additions will join several other BBC Introducing and First Light Festival picks from Suffolk and Norfolk that were announced in previously selected acts will perform on the Alcove Stage and in The Sunrise Arena, while the latest cohort of emerging artists to be announced will perform in the Lavish Lounge. Claudia Kate's music is said to reflect her passion for helping others feel more confident, and "has a sound that sits somewhere between the outspokenness of Kate Nash and the honest musicality of Maggie Rogers". Supported by BBC Introducing throughout her career, Radio 1's Jess Iszatt described her music as "warming, raw, nostalgic and feel-good"."I am very, very grateful [for the opportunity] and I cannot wait," the artist said."I went to Latitude when I was like 16, and I went to the BBC Introducing stage and I was like, 'One day I will be there.' So this is so cool." Meanwhile, 26-year-old Porteous - real name Benjamin Porteous-Butler - will take indie funk and rock influences to the festival."It will be the best thing in the world and it will be honestly amazing," he said."It's like a dream of mine [to play Latitude]. It will be incredible." Formed in 2018 in reaction to the "over-saturation of electronic music", Steppers Division, from Norfolk, said they would take the Latitude audience "on a journey"."We try to really show our range, all the energies and emotions and experiences," the group said."There will be lots of dancing, lots of really deep, soulful vibes and bits of reggae – there are no limits." Morgan, who was chosen to perform by BBC Introducing Three Counties and Northants, said she was "super excited"."If you are a fan of 'girl boss' music and dancing in the woods, then this is the place to be," she said."I will be performing songs from my recent EP and you are absolutely going to love it." Who are the other regional BBC Introducing acts? Afterdrive Alice LilyArthur Black Chest Ellie DixonFloral ImageFran Lusty Fraser MorganGreat AdamzJazmine Banks and The Wild HeartsLottie Gray Monster FlorencePeoniePozzy Ralph TaylorShaggy fxTiny Umbrellas Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
