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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BBC Faces Backlash Amid Claims They Won't Show Kneecap's Glastonbury Set
The BBC is facing criticism amid speculation that Kneecap's upcoming set at Glastonbury will not be shown on the national broadcaster. On Tuesday, the BBC unveiled a comprehensive guide to the Glastonbury sets that will be airing on BBC One and iPlayer when the annual festival gets underway later this week. However, Kneecap's Saturday set on the West Holts stage was noticeably absent from the guide, which was met with controversy on social media: BBC has released a big guide to who they are showing at Glastonbury across 4 channels, iplayer and about 40 radio which act isn't on it? — Ross McCafferty (@RossMcCaff) June 24, 2025 It can surely only be the BBC Radio 6 Music "Artists of the Year" 2024, Kneecap! — Kieran Hurley (@kieran_hurley) June 24, 2025 wait are the bbc actually not showing kneecap? — Tommy (@Tommy_Byrn) June 24, 2025 So the impartial #BBC@glastonbury@BBCR1@BBCiPlayerHave decided to be the music police and not show #kneecapWell the BBC can — Hillforter 🇵🇸 #RejoinEU (@LikeOldTat) June 24, 2025 BBC ARE CENORSING KNEECAP — Milo (@Milo_AFC) June 24, 2025 censoring political oppositionshame on the BBC and best of luck to kneecap — alexander (@goodbyeleninxcx) June 24, 2025 An absolute DISGRACE that @BBC isn't broadcasting @KNEECAPCEOL's performance at Glastonbury. Hoping Kneecap somehow broadcast it themselves. — jane.🌙👻🦇 (@poptarts_xx) June 24, 2025 Won't be watching If the BBC ban #Kneecap! Censorship is a cowards way of saying we don't want this because we don't like Hurty Words, #Glastonbury used to be about music & Politics, not playing it safe with the #BBC — Susan 🇵🇸 (@Susan60406426) June 24, 2025 OK, wow! After initially standing firm under intense political and Zionist lobby pressure, the BBC has made the unpardonable decision not to broadcast @KNEECAPCEOL's Glastonbury performance. I wrote about the campaign to deplatform the band here: — Kit Klarenberg 🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻 (@KitKlarenberg) June 24, 2025 Kneecap found themselves at the centre of scrutiny following their set at the Coachella music festival in April, where they voiced their support for Palestine amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This included projecting messages like 'fuck Israel, free Palestine' onto the screens behind them, and leading the crowd in a chant of 'free Palestine'. Days later, it was reported that counter-terrorism officers were assessing a resurfaced video that was recorded at a gig in London five months earlier, during which the group reportedly declared 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah'. It was subsequently confirmed that band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – better known to fans by his stage name Mo Chara – had been charged with a terror offence over this clip, for which he made his first appearance in court last week. Kneecap responded to the news of Ó hAnnaidh being charged in a group statement which said: 'We deny this 'offence' and will vehemently defend ourselves. This is political policing. This is a carnival of distraction. We are not the story. Genocide is.' Prior to that, the band said they had been made the subject of a smear campaign, while insisting: 'Let us be unequivocal. We do not, and have never, supported Hamas or Hezbollah. We condemn all attacks on civilians, always. It is never okay.' HuffPost UK has contacted the BBC for comment regarding the speculation that it will not be airing Kneecap's Glastonbury set. A spokesperson previously told The Standard: 'As the broadcast partner, the BBC will be bringing audiences extensive music coverage from Glastonbury, with artists booked by the festival organisers. 'Whilst the BBC doesn't ban artists, our plans will ensure that our programming will meet our editorial guidelines. Decisions about our output will be made in the lead up to the festival.' Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch recently called for the BBC not to broadcast Kneecap's Glastonbury set, suggesting that doing so is comparable with 'rewarding extremism'. Prime minister Keir Starmer, meanwhile, went one step further, claiming it was not 'appropriate' for Glastonbury to keep Kneecap on its line-up. Responding to Starmer, the West Belfast hip-hop trio wrote on Instagram: 'You know what's 'not appropriate' Keir?! Arming a fucking genocide…' Kneecap Hit Back After Keir Starmer Says They Should Be Pulled From Glastonbury Line-Up Kneecap Lay Into Kemi Badenoch On Newly-Released Single The Recap Kneecap Speak Out After Being 'Removed' From TRNSMT Festival Line-Up Due To Safety 'Concerns'
RTÉ News
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Kneecap movie takes top prize at Celtic Media Awards
Kneecap, the Belfast rap trio's acclaimed Irish-language origin movie, has won the top prize at this year's Celtic Media Awards in Cornwall. The film was awarded Spirit of the Festival at the three-day celebration of film, television, radio and digital media which promotes languages and cultures of the Celtic nations and regions. Directed by Rich Peppiatt, Kneecap is set in West Belfast in 2019 and tells the story of how the group, consisting of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, formed and went on to "change the sound of Irish music forever". The winner for the 2025 #SpiritOfTheFestival is ✨Kneecap✨ @KNEECAPCEOL @richpeppiatt @TG4TV @FPF_Docs @ScreenIreland @NIScreen @CNaM_ie @BFI @belowtheradartv #CelticMedia #TorcAwards #SpiritOfTheFestival — Celtic Media Festival (@CelticMediaFest) June 5, 2025 It also stars Oscar-nominated actor Michael Fassbender, Simone Kirby, Jessica Reynolds and Fionnuala Flaherty. TG4 is the broadcast partner for Kneecap, and the channel's Commissioning Editor, Proinsias Ní Ghráinne, said that this honour follows "a year and a half of incredible success for Kneecap" since the film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2024, where it won the coveted Audience Award. " Kneecap has brought the Irish language to the most important stages of the world as a powerful creative channel that speaks to indigenous cultures, music lovers and anyone who appreciates good storytelling," Ní Ghráinne said. "TG4's commitment to support this wave of excellence in both scripted and non-scripted content is unwavering. It is particularly rewarding to see our content stand up to competition from the best of the best from the Celtic Nations. Comhghairdeas Kneecap." The Celtic Media Festival (CMF) is held annually, rotating between venues in the various Celtic nations and regions, with this year's festival taking place in Newquay, Cornwall.
Glasgow Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Spike in Google searches for 'TRNSMT refund' after Kneecap axed
It was confirmed that the Irish rap group had been removed from the line-up on Wednesday as promoters DF Concerts cited "concerns expressed by the police about safety at the event". Ticket holders were emailed about the decision, with a statement which said: "Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT on Friday, 11 July. "We thank fans for their understanding." Responding, Kneecap said that "Glasgow has always been a huge city for us" as they announced a new gig taking place in Glasgow on July 8, just days before their appearance at TRNSMT was scheduled to take place. Presale tickets for the gig at the O2 Academy sold out within seconds on Thursday morning, the group said, with general tickets going on sale on Saturday morning from 10am. Since the announcement that Kneecap had been axed from TRNSMT, search engine Google has seen a huge increase in the number of searches for "TRNSMT refund". (Image: Google) Following an initial spike in searches as the news first broke, Thursday has seen a massive spike in the number of people looking at how to get a refund. Google has listed 100% of searches as originating in Scotland. Users are also searching for the term "reimbursement". Can I get a TRNSMT refund? TRNSMT's terms and conditions state that refunds are typically only issued if the event has been cancelled in full, with partial refunds given if only one or more days is cancelled. If a "material alteration" is made to the festival, customers can also request a refund. However, this does not include any changes to the line-up of the festival. Click here to see the full terms and conditions of TRNSMT. Ticket holders have also taken to social media to ask whether they can get a refund following the news that Kneecap was axed from the festival. One social media user said: "In light of this email could anyone from @TicketmasterUK @TRNSMTfest advise on how to claim a refund? "The only reason I was taking my teenage daughter was to see @KNEECAPCEOL" Another said: "TRNSMT + Rockstar Energy need to explain exactly what those publicly safety concerns are "Because at face value they read like a lie. They read like you, or police, have caved to pressure from Israeli Lobby. "Until you do, everyone attending @TRNSMTfest should demand a refund."
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spike in Google searches for 'TRNSMT refund' after Kneecap axed
GOOGLE has seen a major spike in web searches for "TRNSMT refund" after Kneecap were axed from the festival. On Wednesday, it was confirmed that the Irish rap group had been removed from the line-up, as promoters DF Concerts cited "concerns expressed by the [p]olice about safety at the event". Ticket holders were emailed about the decision, with a statement which said: "Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT on Friday, 11 July. READ MORE: Kneecap correct BBC headline after TRNSMT show cancelled "We thank fans for their understanding." Responding, Kneecap said that "Glasgow has always been a huge city for us" as they announced a new gig taking place in Glasgow on July 8, just days before their appearance at TRNSMT was scheduled to take place. Presale tickets for the gig at the O2 Academy sold out within seconds on Thursday morning, the group said, with general tickets going on sale on Saturday morning from 10am. Since the announcement that Kneecap had been axed from TRNSMT, search engine Google has seen a huge increase in the number of searches for "TRNSMT refund". (Image: Google) Following an initial spike in searches as the news first broke, Thursday has seen a massive spike in the number of people looking at how to get a refund. Google has listed 100% of searches as originating in Scotland. Users are also searching for the term "reimbursement". TRNSMT's terms and conditions state that refunds are typically only issued if the event has been cancelled in full, with partial refunds given if only one or more days is cancelled. If a "material alteration" is made to the festival, customers can also request a refund. However, this does not include any changes to the line-up of the festival. Click here to see the full terms and conditions of TRNSMT. Ticket holders have also taken to social media to ask whether they can get a refund following the news that Kneecap was axed from the festival. READ MORE: Activists read names of 15,000 Gaza children killed by Israel in Parliament protest One social media user said: "In light of this email could anyone from @TicketmasterUK @TRNSMTfest advise on how to claim a refund? "The only reason I was taking my teenage daughter was to see @KNEECAPCEOL" Another said: "TRNSMT + Rockstar Energy need to explain exactly what those publicly safety concerns are "Because at face value they read like a lie. They read like you, or police, have caved to pressure from Israeli Lobby. "Until you do, everyone attending @TRNSMTfest should demand a refund."
The National
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Spike in Google searches for 'TRNSMT refund' after Kneecap axed
On Wednesday, it was confirmed that the Irish rap group had been removed from the line-up, as promoters DF Concerts cited "concerns expressed by the [p]olice about safety at the event". Ticket holders were emailed about the decision, with a statement which said: "Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT on Friday, 11 July. READ MORE: Kneecap correct BBC headline after TRNSMT show cancelled "We thank fans for their understanding." Responding, Kneecap said that "Glasgow has always been a huge city for us" as they announced a new gig taking place in Glasgow on July 8, just days before their appearance at TRNSMT was scheduled to take place. Presale tickets for the gig at the O2 Academy sold out within seconds on Thursday morning, the group said, with general tickets going on sale on Saturday morning from 10am. Since the announcement that Kneecap had been axed from TRNSMT, search engine Google has seen a huge increase in the number of searches for "TRNSMT refund". (Image: Google) Following an initial spike in searches as the news first broke, Thursday has seen a massive spike in the number of people looking at how to get a refund. Google has listed 100% of searches as originating in Scotland. Users are also searching for the term "reimbursement". Can I get a TRNSMT refund? TRNSMT's terms and conditions state that refunds are typically only issued if the event has been cancelled in full, with partial refunds given if only one or more days is cancelled. If a "material alteration" is made to the festival, customers can also request a refund. However, this does not include any changes to the line-up of the festival. Click here to see the full terms and conditions of TRNSMT. Ticket holders have also taken to social media to ask whether they can get a refund following the news that Kneecap was axed from the festival. READ MORE: Activists read names of 15,000 Gaza children killed by Israel in Parliament protest One social media user said: "In light of this email could anyone from @TicketmasterUK @TRNSMTfest advise on how to claim a refund? "The only reason I was taking my teenage daughter was to see @KNEECAPCEOL" Another said: "TRNSMT + Rockstar Energy need to explain exactly what those publicly safety concerns are "Because at face value they read like a lie. They read like you, or police, have caved to pressure from Israeli Lobby. "Until you do, everyone attending @TRNSMTfest should demand a refund."
