Kneecap pull out of TRNSMT festival over 'safety concerns'
Police Scotland had previously said the performance at Glasgow Green in July would require "a significant policing operation".
Kneecap have pulled out from Glasgow music festival TRNSMT after safety fears.
The trio made up of Liam Og O Hannaigh (Mo Chara), JJ Ó Dochartaigh (aDJ Provai) and Naoise O Caireallain (Moglai Bap), are no longer set to play Glasgow Green on Friday, July 11 due to concerns over the safety of the event.
Police Scotland had previously said the performance at Glasgow Green in July would require "a significant policing operation".
This came after a member of the Irish language group being charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig.
The Belfast trio were also criticised over 2023 gig footage that appeared to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP."
The band posted a statement on X and said: ""Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap can no longer perform at TRNSMT."
"To the thousands of people who bought tickets, flights and hotels to see us play, we are sorry...it is out of our hands. Glasgow has always been a huge city for us. We've played there many many times, with no issues - ever. Make of that what you will. To try to make up for it, we will be at your O2 Academy on Tuesday July 8th.
"- Pre-sale is tomorrow at 10am in our WhatsApp channel. - General sale is 10am this coming Saturday."
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