Kneecap's Mo Chara due in London court today on terrorism charges
Kneecap will dash from London on Wednesday to their gig in Dublin as member Mo Chara faces terrorism charges. The rapper, whose real name is Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court over the alleged displaying of a flag in support of Hezbollah.
It is alleged that Mo Chara waved the flag at the Belfast group's gig in London last November. The rap trio - which also consists of Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí - have denied any wrongdoing and said Ó hAnnaidh intends on defending the charge.
After the court appearance, the group will have to dash back to Ireland as they take to the stage at Dublin's Fairview Park on Thursday. It will be one of the group's biggest solo gigs yet, as the outdoor venue has capacity for 8,000 people.
The event has long been sold-out as Dublin singer Gemma Dunleavy and post-punk band Gurriers will support the Irish-language rappers. Speaking about the terrorism charges, Ó hAnnaidh said it is "political policing" and its intention is to stifle criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.
At a London gig last month, the rapper said on-stage: "There's a reason why what's happened to me, happened before Glastonbury. There's a reason they're trying to f**king stop me speaking at Glastonbury in front of the UK." Despite calls for the group to be censored at the festival, organisers have confirmed that Kneecap will be playing Glastonbury on June 28.
The Smiths musician Johnny Marr took to Instagram on Monday showing his support for the Belfast group. He wrote: "After learning that calls have been made for Kneecap to be censored during their Glastonbury set, I think it's important to make my own position clear.
"I've played Glastonbury many times and the festival has always had a political aspect. It was founded as a place of free expression and political activism. I stand with my audience and fellow musicians who call for an immediate end to the atrocities and a free Palestine."
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