Rod Stewart's huge Glastonbury performance mocked during band's controversial set
Kneecap took a swipe at Sir Rod Stewart during their buzz-worthy set at Glastonbury, with the Belfast-based trio grabbing headlines after member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, announced: "I'm a free man."
The 27 year old MC targeted the 80 year old music icon early in the performance, asking the crowd: "Is anyone going to see Rod Stewart tomorrow night?".
Met with loud boos from an audience clad in tri-colour balaclavas and "Free Mo Chara" t-shirts, O'Hanna feigned surprise and asked, "Wait, did I miss something?" before jibing: "He's older than Israel."
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Their Saturday show was mired in controversy with anti-Keir Starmer chants echoing through their performance. Prior to the festival, political figures had lobbied for Kneecap's removal from the lineup, with Sir Keir Starmer labelling their act "inappropriate".
Nevertheless, Naoise O Caireallain, also known as Moglai Bap, dismissed these critics by asserting: "The Prime Minister of your country, not mine, said he didn't want us to play, so f*** Keir Starmer.", reports the Express.
Moglai Bap expressed his gratitude towards the Eavis family who remained steadfast in their support against the backdrop of calls to cancel the group's performance.
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The band ignited the crowd at the festival, leading passionate "Free Palestine" chants, as Mo Chara took note of the sea of flags at the event. 27 year old O hAnnaidh made a statement wearing a keffiyeh, while JJ O Dochartaigh, also known as DJ Provai, stood out in his tri-colour balaclava and T-shirt that read: "We are all Palestine Action", showing support for the group under threat of being banned.
The hip-hop act burst onto the stage with audio clips of dismissive media coverage playing in the background, prompting jeers from the Glastonbury audience. They kicked off with 'Better Way To Live' from their upcoming 2024 album Fine Art and continued with hits such as 'Get Your Brits Out' and 'Hood'.
Anticipation built substantially around West Holts Stage, with crowds gathering around 45 minutes ahead of their performance, necessitating crowd control measures due to the fervent turnout, many showcasing Irish and Palestinian banners.
Before this act, rap punk outfit Bob Vylan stirred up the attendees with shouts of "Free, free Palestine" and "Death, death to the IDF", setting a politically charged atmosphere in advance of Kneecap's set.
Following the dynamic responses to the chants regarding the IDF, a BBC spokesperson stated: "Some of the comments made during Bob Vylan's set were deeply offensive."
They added: "The live stream on iPlayer presented the events as they occurred with a warning about the extreme and discriminatory language used. The corporation has decided not to host the performance for replay."
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