Will it be luck of the Irish for local Bafta nominees?
The Irish-language film has been nominated in six categories.
The film is based on a semi-fictionalised account of how the band was formed.
Among other Irish talent nominated is actress Saoirse Ronan, and the Irish-produced Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice.
Coverage of the ceremony, which is being hosted by actor David Tennant at the Royal Festival Hall in London, will run from 19:00 GMT until 21:00.
Kneecap are an Irish-speaking rap trio who have courted controversy with their provocative lyrics and merchandise.
The film was written and directed by Rich Peppiatt and stars bandmates Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh (Mo Chara), Naoise Ó Cairealláin (Móglaí Bap), and JJ Ó Dochartaigh (DJ Próvaí), and also stars Oscar-nominated actor Michael Fassbender.
The group was formed in 2017 by the three friends.
Speaking at the pre awards event, the band said it would be a "coup" for an Irish language film to win a British award and added that the last year had felt like "blink and you'll miss it".
They said being nominated for a Bafta was a win in itself.
Peppiatt was asked about a possible Kneecap 2 being on the cards and he jokingly said, "Bridget Jones has just released her fourth".
The film gas been nominated for Outstanding Debut, Original Screenplay, Casting, Film Not in the English Language, Editing, and Outstanding British Film categories.
It has already won seven British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) and other accolades.
In November rap group won its discrimination case against the UK government over a decision by Kemi Badenoch to withdraw an arts grant when she was serving as a cabinet minister.
Richard Williams, chief executive of Northern Ireland Screen extended the organisation's congratulations to the team behind the Kneecap film.
"This well-deserved recognition celebrates the creativity, hard work, and dedication that went into bringing such a unique and powerful story to life," he told BBC News NI.
"We are immensely proud of the filmmakers and the spotlight this shines on the remarkable talent and vibrant storytelling emerging from Northern Ireland."
Saoirse Ronan has been nominated for Leading Actress for her role in the drama The Outrun.
The film is about a young woman returning to her home in Orkney in Scotland to deal with her past, and her addictions.
Ronan says she learned lambing for the role. She's up against Wicked's Cynthia Erivo and Demi Moore (The Substance), among others.
The Irish-produced Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice is nominated in three categories: Leading Actor, Supporting Actor and Casting.
Ruth Treacy and Julianne Forde, from Tailored Films, said they were "incredibly honoured".
"This recognition underpins the huge support that the film received in the UK and Ireland on its release," they said.
"We're very proud that Irish film and talent is represented so well with the nominations across the board this weekend.
"Let's hope the green wave continues gaining strength in the year ahead."
You can watch this year's Baftas on BBC One and iPlayer.
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