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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Kneecap face ‘no further action' over Glastonbury set after cops drop criminal probe
A CRIMINAL investigation into the performance of Belfast rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival has been dropped by police. Avon and Somerset Police said it will be taking "no further action" on the grounds that there is "insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction for any offence". The investigation On Friday, the group, comprised of Liam Og O hAnnaidh, Naoise O Caireallain, and JJ O Dochartaigh, posted a screenshot to social media from an email that appeared to be from a senior investigating officer. In the caption of their post, Kneecap said: "One element of the political policing intimidation attempt is over. "We played a historic set at Glastonbury. Whole area closed an hour before due to crowds. READ MORE IN KNEECAP "A celebration of love and solidarity. A sea of good people at the world's most famous festival." Avon and Somerset Police said: "An investigation has been carried out into comments about a forthcoming court case made during Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday June 28. "Detectives sought advice from the Crown Prosecution Service during their enquiries and after that advice, we have made the decision to take no further action on the grounds there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction for any offence." Gaelgoir group Kneecap have been in the headlines after O hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was Most read in Celebrity In reference to his bandmate's upcoming court date, O Caireallain, who performs under the name Moglai Bap, told Glastonbury they would "start a riot outside the courts", before clarifying: "No riots, just love and support, and support for Palestine." News broadcasts criticising the hip hop trio played from the sound system before they Lead singer from the group Kneecap arriving at Westminster magistrates court in London Access to the area around the West Holts Stage was The BBC confirmed they would not be live-streaming the set but said the performance is likely to be made available on-demand later. 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." Earlier 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." During their set at Glastonbury, Mo Chara said: "The BBC editor is going to have some job." 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.
Leader Live
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Kneecap ‘banned from advertising' on London Underground
The group have been in the headlines since one of their members, who is due to appear in court next month, was accused of allegedly supporting a proscribed terrorist organisation. On Thursday, in a social media post, they said: 'We've been banned from advertising on the London Tube. We've been banned from advertising on the London Tube. How petty can political policing and interference get… After using the tube to advertise loads of times for gigs, records and our movie, all without issue. The below poster has been rejected because: "it is likely to… — KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) July 10, 2025 'How petty can political policing and interference get… 'After using the tube to advertise loads of times for gigs, records and our movie, all without issue. 'The below poster has been rejected because: 'It is likely to cause widespread or serious offence to reasonable members of the public on account of the product or service being advertised, the content or design of the advertisement, or by way of implication.' 'Speak out against genocide and they'll use every single angle they can to silence you.' 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.' This performance will be their first in the capital since they supported Irish post-punk band Fontaines DC at a sold out performance in Finsbury Park on July 5. In May, Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged with a terrorism offence relating to displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, during a gig in November 2024. Ahead of his first court date billboards appeared in London that said 'More Black, More Dogs, More Irish, Mo Chara', referencing discriminatory signs placed in some boarding houses across the capital in the mid 20th century. O hAnnaidh, 27, and his bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh were cheered by hundreds of supporters when they arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18. Musicians including Nadine Shah and Gurriers have said they will attend court to support the rap group when O hAnnaidh returns on August 20. The group performed at Glasgow's 02 on Tuesday, in a gig which sold out in 80 seconds. They were due to perform at TRNSMT festival in Glasgow this weekend, but their set was axed after concerns raised by police. The musicians have repeatedly spoken out against the war in Gaza and performed to a sea of Palestinian flags during their set at Glastonbury Festival in June. The trio followed punk duo Bob Vylan on the West Holts stage, and both acts are being investigated by Avon and Somerset Police for comments made on stage. A TfL spokesperson said: 'All adverts submitted for display on our network are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 'Having given this very careful consideration, this advert was rejected as it was deemed that running it would likely cause widespread or serious offence to reasonable members of the public.'
North Wales Chronicle
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Kneecap ‘banned from advertising' on London Underground
The group have been in the headlines since one of their members, who is due to appear in court next month, was accused of allegedly supporting a proscribed terrorist organisation. On Thursday, in a social media post, they said: 'We've been banned from advertising on the London Tube. We've been banned from advertising on the London Tube. How petty can political policing and interference get… After using the tube to advertise loads of times for gigs, records and our movie, all without issue. The below poster has been rejected because: "it is likely to… — KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) July 10, 2025 'How petty can political policing and interference get… 'After using the tube to advertise loads of times for gigs, records and our movie, all without issue. 'The below poster has been rejected because: 'It is likely to cause widespread or serious offence to reasonable members of the public on account of the product or service being advertised, the content or design of the advertisement, or by way of implication.' 'Speak out against genocide and they'll use every single angle they can to silence you.' 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.' This performance will be their first in the capital since they supported Irish post-punk band Fontaines DC at a sold out performance in Finsbury Park on July 5. In May, Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged with a terrorism offence relating to displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, during a gig in November 2024. Ahead of his first court date billboards appeared in London that said 'More Black, More Dogs, More Irish, Mo Chara', referencing discriminatory signs placed in some boarding houses across the capital in the mid 20th century. O hAnnaidh, 27, and his bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh were cheered by hundreds of supporters when they arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18. Musicians including Nadine Shah and Gurriers have said they will attend court to support the rap group when O hAnnaidh returns on August 20. The group performed at Glasgow's 02 on Tuesday, in a gig which sold out in 80 seconds. They were due to perform at TRNSMT festival in Glasgow this weekend, but their set was axed after concerns raised by police. The musicians have repeatedly spoken out against the war in Gaza and performed to a sea of Palestinian flags during their set at Glastonbury Festival in June. The trio followed punk duo Bob Vylan on the West Holts stage, and both acts are being investigated by Avon and Somerset Police for comments made on stage. A TfL spokesperson said: 'All adverts submitted for display on our network are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 'Having given this very careful consideration, this advert was rejected as it was deemed that running it would likely cause widespread or serious offence to reasonable members of the public.'
South Wales Guardian
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Kneecap ‘banned from advertising' on London Underground
The group have been in the headlines since one of their members, who is due to appear in court next month, was accused of allegedly supporting a proscribed terrorist organisation. On Thursday, in a social media post, they said: 'We've been banned from advertising on the London Tube. We've been banned from advertising on the London Tube. How petty can political policing and interference get… After using the tube to advertise loads of times for gigs, records and our movie, all without issue. The below poster has been rejected because: "it is likely to… — KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) July 10, 2025 'How petty can political policing and interference get… 'After using the tube to advertise loads of times for gigs, records and our movie, all without issue. 'The below poster has been rejected because: 'It is likely to cause widespread or serious offence to reasonable members of the public on account of the product or service being advertised, the content or design of the advertisement, or by way of implication.' 'Speak out against genocide and they'll use every single angle they can to silence you.' 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.' This performance will be their first in the capital since they supported Irish post-punk band Fontaines DC at a sold out performance in Finsbury Park on July 5. In May, Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged with a terrorism offence relating to displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, during a gig in November 2024. Ahead of his first court date billboards appeared in London that said 'More Black, More Dogs, More Irish, Mo Chara', referencing discriminatory signs placed in some boarding houses across the capital in the mid 20th century. O hAnnaidh, 27, and his bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh were cheered by hundreds of supporters when they arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18. Musicians including Nadine Shah and Gurriers have said they will attend court to support the rap group when O hAnnaidh returns on August 20. The group performed at Glasgow's 02 on Tuesday, in a gig which sold out in 80 seconds. They were due to perform at TRNSMT festival in Glasgow this weekend, but their set was axed after concerns raised by police. The musicians have repeatedly spoken out against the war in Gaza and performed to a sea of Palestinian flags during their set at Glastonbury Festival in June. The trio followed punk duo Bob Vylan on the West Holts stage, and both acts are being investigated by Avon and Somerset Police for comments made on stage. A TfL spokesperson said: 'All adverts submitted for display on our network are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 'Having given this very careful consideration, this advert was rejected as it was deemed that running it would likely cause widespread or serious offence to reasonable members of the public.'
Rhyl Journal
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Kneecap ‘banned from advertising' on London Underground
The group have been in the headlines since one of their members, who is due to appear in court next month, was accused of allegedly supporting a proscribed terrorist organisation. On Thursday, in a social media post, they said: 'We've been banned from advertising on the London Tube. We've been banned from advertising on the London Tube. How petty can political policing and interference get… After using the tube to advertise loads of times for gigs, records and our movie, all without issue. The below poster has been rejected because: "it is likely to… — KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) July 10, 2025 'How petty can political policing and interference get… 'After using the tube to advertise loads of times for gigs, records and our movie, all without issue. 'The below poster has been rejected because: 'It is likely to cause widespread or serious offence to reasonable members of the public on account of the product or service being advertised, the content or design of the advertisement, or by way of implication.' 'Speak out against genocide and they'll use every single angle they can to silence you.' 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.' This performance will be their first in the capital since they supported Irish post-punk band Fontaines DC at a sold out performance in Finsbury Park on July 5. In May, Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged with a terrorism offence relating to displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, during a gig in November 2024. Ahead of his first court date billboards appeared in London that said 'More Black, More Dogs, More Irish, Mo Chara', referencing discriminatory signs placed in some boarding houses across the capital in the mid 20th century. O hAnnaidh, 27, and his bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh were cheered by hundreds of supporters when they arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18. Musicians including Nadine Shah and Gurriers have said they will attend court to support the rap group when O hAnnaidh returns on August 20. The group performed at Glasgow's 02 on Tuesday, in a gig which sold out in 80 seconds. They were due to perform at TRNSMT festival in Glasgow this weekend, but their set was axed after concerns raised by police. The musicians have repeatedly spoken out against the war in Gaza and performed to a sea of Palestinian flags during their set at Glastonbury Festival in June. The trio followed punk duo Bob Vylan on the West Holts stage, and both acts are being investigated by Avon and Somerset Police for comments made on stage. A TfL spokesperson said: 'All adverts submitted for display on our network are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 'Having given this very careful consideration, this advert was rejected as it was deemed that running it would likely cause widespread or serious offence to reasonable members of the public.'
