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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Kneecap sell out Scots show in 30 seconds after TRNSMT axe as fans beg for more dates
KNEECAP'S Glasgow gig sold out in less than 30 seconds just days after their TRNSMT show was cancelled. The Irish hip-hop trio were dropped from the Glasgow Green festival lineup on July 11 due to "safety concerns." 3 Kneecap were this week dropped from the TRNSMT lineup Credit: Getty 3 They were set to perform on July 11 Credit: Roddy Scott 3 They've since scheduled a new show at the O2 Academy - with tickets selling out in seconds Credit: Alamy Earlier this week, they announced a new performance at Glasgow's O2 Academy on July 8 in a bid to "make up for it". Pre-sale tickets for the new event were quickly snapped up by eager fans in just over a minute on Thursday morning. But general sale tickets smashed previous records when they went live at 10am today - selling out in less than 30 seconds, leaving those who missed out begging for more dates to be added. Kneecap wrote on X (formerly Twitter)": Glasgow - 30 seconds of general sale and Sin é." Fans flocked to the comments, desperately pleading for more Scots shows to be added. One wrote: "Was one of the unlucky ones. We need more gigs! Glasgow! Edinburgh!" Another added: "Another date, bigger venue please." It comes after Kneecap, made up of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (Mo Chara), Naoise Ó Cairealláin (Moglai Bap) and J. J. Ó Dochartaigh (DJ Provai), sparked controversy during their Coachella set where they projected anti-Israel messages on stage. More backlash followed when videos dating back to November 2023 surfaced of them urging audience members to "kill your local MP" and claiming that "the only good Tory is a dead Tory". And last week, one member of the Belfast-based band was charged by the Metropolitan Police with terror offences. 'It just makes me happy', says legendary singer Elton John as he praises 'brave' Irish musicians Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, who performs under the moniker Mo Chara, was charged with allegedly displaying a flag in support of the terrorist organisation Hezbollah. Calls for Kneecap to be removed from the TRNSNT lineup grew - with First Minister John Swinney chiming in, saying it would be "unacceptable" for them to take the stage in Glasgow. And on Wednesday, the band was dropped from TRNSMT. They released a statement on social media saying they could no longer perform at the event "due to concerns expressed by the police about safety at the event". A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Any decision on the line up at TRNSMT is for the organisers and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked. 'Officers have highlighted the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. 'We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival.' We told previously how Glasgow politicians blasted Police Scotland's stance on Kneecap's TRNSMT performance - branding the decision questionable. A spokesperson for TRNSMT said: 'Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT on Friday, 11 July. We thank fans for their understanding."
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Politicians blast Police Scotland over Kneecap TRNSMT axe
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POLITICIANS have blasted Police Scotland after Kneecap was axed from the TRNSMT lineup. The controversial rap group have faced backlash after videos emerged from performances in 2023 where they urged audience members to "Kill your local MP" and claimed "The only good Tory is a dead Tory." Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Kneecap were dropped from the TRNSMT lineup earlier this week Credit: Reuters 3 They were set to perform at the Glasgow Green festival on July 11 Credit: Roddy Scott 3 Now, Glasgow politician's have blasted Police Scotland's stance on their TRNSMT gig Credit: Alamy The self-proclaimed "Republican hoods" were set to perform on Friday, July 11, at the Glasgow Green festival - coinciding with the eve of the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne and the Orange Order march. Further controversy surrounded Kneecap's Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí after one member was charged with terror offences. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, who performs under the moniker Mo Chara, was charged last week by the Metropolitan Police for allegedly displaying a flag supporting the terrorist organisation Hezbollah. And on Wednesday, the band was dropped from TRNSMT amid growing calls for their removal from the festival's lineup. Kneecap released a statement on social media saying they could no longer perform at the event "due to concerns expressed by the police about safety at the event". They apologised to fans and announced a new gig at Glasgow's O2 Academy on July 8 in a bid to "make up for it". Now, Glasgow politicians have hit out at Police Scotland's stance on the TRNSMT performance- branding the decision "questionable." Glasgow Greens co-leader Jon Molyneux said: 'The police position on this is deeply questionable. We are talking about one band, playing for around 45 minutes, in six weeks' time, in a secure, ticketed, bag-searched environment. It stretches credibility to claim that this presents an insurmountable operational problem when the police routinely manage major events and demonstrations in the city. 'In all of this one thing matters more than anything and that's that Kneecap isn't the story. The genocide and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is the story and we all have a duty to speak out on that.' Glasgow Cathcart SNP MSP James Dornan said: 'I'm truly concerned by the police statement that Kneecap should not play at TRNSMT because they can't guarantee their safety. Who exactly is threatening them? Israel? Supporters of genocide? Anti Irish protesters? Who exactly? This is an extremely worrying decision.' Kneecap perform surprise gig in London hours after rapper Liam O'Hanna, 27, charged with terror offence A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Any decision on the line up at TRNSMT is for the organisers and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked. 'Officers have highlighted the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. 'We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival.' A spokesperson for TRNSMT said: 'Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT on Friday, 11 July. We thank fans for their understanding."
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Kneecap's Glasgow gig pre-sale sells out in SECONDS after TRNSMT axe controversy
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRE-SALE tickets for Kneecap's Glasgow gig were sold out in SECONDS after their TRNSMT show was cancelled. The Irish rap trio announced last night they will take to the stage at the city's O2 Academy on July 8. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Pre-sale tickets for Kneecap's Glasgow gig sold out in seconds Credit: Reuters 5 The band were axed from the Glasgow Green festival line-up over "safety concerns" Credit: Getty 5 DMKKN2 The O2 academy live music venue in the southside of Glasgow, Scotland, UK Credit: Alamy The Belfast-based band, made up of Liam Og O Hannaidh, Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, were axed from the Glasgow Green festival line-up on July 11 over "safety concerns". It comes after Met Police confirmed rapper Liam Og O Hannaidh, who goes by the stage name Mo Chara, 27, was charged with allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah. The alleged incident unfolded on November 21 last year at the O2 Forum, in Kentish Town, London. They apologised to fans following the decision, and in a bid to "try to make up for it", the band decided to put on a show at the O2 Academy. Pre-sale tickets for the gig went on sale at 10am this morning via their WhatsApp channel. And just after the sale launched, all tickets were snapped up in seconds. In a statement on X, the trio wrote: "The pre-sale sold out in 80 seconds. "New record that - remaining general sale go up Saturday 10am. These will also go in seconds. "Fair f**ks Glasgow." Kneecap are still due to feature at Glastonbury on June 28. Kneecap perform surprise gig in London hours after rapper Liam O'Hanna, 27, charged with terror offence Yesterday's announcement follows growing calls for the group to be banned from playing the Glasgow Green event. They have faced backlash after videos emerged of the self-proclaimed "Republican hoods" urging fans to "kill your local MP" and chanting "The only good Tory is a dead Tory". Kneecap said they could no longer perform at TRNSMT due to safety concerns. In a statement on Facebook, the group wrote: "Due to concerns expressed by the police about safety at the event, Kneecap can no longer perform at TRNSMT. 5 The Irish rap trio's TRNSMT show was cancelled last night Credit: Roddy Scott 5 The band said the pre-sale tickets were sold out in 80 seconds Credit: Getty "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." A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Any decision on the line up at TRNSMT is for the organisers and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked. "Officers have highlighted the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. "We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival." A spokesperson for TRNSMT said: 'Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT on Friday, 11 July. We thank fans for their understanding."
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm a fashion expert, here's how to do festival looks on a budget – and save the planet
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FESTIVAL fans are being urged to go green on Glasgow Green this summer with more sustainable fashion choices. Every year Brits throw away 300,000 tonnes of fabric waste, which ends up slowly decomposing in landfills. 4 TRNSMT is all about the music - but also the fashion 4 Victoria has curated fest collections in stores Credit: MARK GIBSON And to do their bit, the team behind TRNSMT is encouraging festival-goers to choose second hand style when it comes to their outfits. Bosses are launching a Sustainable Festival Fashion Trail, which kicks off this weekend. Tomorrow, TRNSMT will take over the Barras Market, Off The Rails at VEGA Glasgow and will pop up at vintage stores where shoppers can explore unique finds and festival picks curated by Scottish Stylist of the Year Victoria Lee. The Glasgow-based preloved fashion fan said: 'It is my job to encourage people to step away from fast fashion and choose more sustainable routes when it comes to topping up their wardrobes.' Getting a look right for a festival can be tricky, especially in our unpredictable Scottish weather. But what Victoria hopes is that music-lovers will avoid buying fast fashion items that get tossed aside once the party weekend is over in favour of vintage pieces that will last a lifetime. Victoria, who ditched her own fast fashion business when she discovered the unethical roots of her on-sale items, said: 'I love the uniqueness of it. 'When you're shopping, you can have those unique pieces that other people aren't wearing. 'You can really focus on your personal style. I think when you're more slow and more intentional about what you buy, it pays off more in the end as well.' While the average lifespan of an item of clothing is three years, many people who consume fast fashion find their clothing only lasts a few months. We're sizes 10 & 18 and did a New Look winter haul - it's a burgundy dream & boots pass chunky test But some of the preloved pieces in second hand and vintage stores have been worn for decades — and are still going strong. Victoria said: 'I think a lot of people panic buy for festivals and also we've become a little bit too accustomed to viewing our clothes as disposable. 'So the fashion trail encourages people to buy more staple pieces. The pieces in the collections will all be pieces that you can hopefully style around other things. Normal life, not just festivals.' SUSTAINABLE STYLE WE are self-confessed clothes addicts. But, despite our love for all things fashion, choosing a fest outfit still foxes us — especially with our different ages and sizes. In our YouTube series For Everybody, we test out outfits from the high street to see who is winning when it comes to being inclusive. Katy is 34 and a size 18 while I'm a tummy-conscious size ten 45-year-old. So could Victoria choose gorgeous, preloved festival outfits that rocked both of our worlds? She scoured the rails at Glasgow's West Vintage for two looks that could go from day to night at TRNSMT. And she played a blinder. For Katy, Victoria chose a flowy, brightly-coloured, tie-dyed maxi skirt paired with an over-sized sports T-shirt, all for just over £40. For me, she chose a classic denim waistcoat and a layered white mini, with a handbag scarf for a pop of colour all for £50. These pieces can be worn for years to come, making cost per wear a snip — music to our ears. And her top tip for what to wear this summer? The style pro said: 'I'd say the most fashionable thing you can do is just go with your own personal style and express yourself and who you are. Get those pieces that are staples that you'll be able to wear again and again.' On Sunday, the day will kick off at the Barras Market in Glasgow's East End, where from 12pm fans can browse curated rails of pre-loved fashion, discover upcycled gems and get styling tips from sustainability champions. From there, fans can head to Kings Court, stopping at vintage favourites including Mr Bens Retro Clothing, Minted and West Vintage for even more unique finds picked out by Victoria. The day wraps up at VEGA Glasgow with a special festival edition of Off The Rails, a quarterly pop-up that celebrates independent brands. There will be live performances by artists from this year's BBC Introducing line-up and Radio 1 Dance Stage DJs at both The Barras and VEGA, bringing the festival buzz to the city. There will also be the chance to win festival tickets to this summer's Glasgow Green music extravaganza on July 11 to 13, with ten golden labels hidden along the trail as a reward for those who choose pre-loved summer festival outfits. A TRNSMT Festival spokesman said: 'Planning a festival outfit is a priority for so many fans. We wanted to create something that shows how sustainable fashion can still be exciting, creative, and fun, especially in a city like Glasgow that's full of legendary vintage and second-hand options.' To find out more visit 4 West Vintage has curated fest looks on offer Credit: MARK GIBSON
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm a fashion expert, here's how to do festival looks on a budget – and save the planet
FESTIVAL fans are being urged to go green on Glasgow Green this summer with more sustainable fashion choices. Every year Brits throw away 300,000 tonnes of fabric waste, which ends up slowly decomposing in landfills. 4 TRNSMT is all about the music - but also the fashion 4 Victoria has curated fest collections in stores Credit: MARK GIBSON And to do their bit, the team behind TRNSMT is encouraging festival-goers to choose second hand style when it comes to their outfits. Bosses are launching a Sustainable Festival Fashion Trail, which kicks off this weekend. Tomorrow, TRNSMT will take over the Barras Market, Off The Rails at VEGA Glasgow and will pop up at vintage stores where shoppers can explore unique finds and festival picks curated by Scottish Stylist of the Year Victoria Lee. The Glasgow-based preloved fashion fan said: 'It is my job to encourage people to step away from fast fashion and choose more sustainable routes when it comes to topping up their wardrobes.' READ MORE IN FABULOUS Getting a look right for a festival can be tricky, especially in our unpredictable Scottish weather. But what Victoria hopes is that music-lovers will avoid buying fast fashion items that get tossed aside once the party weekend is over in favour of vintage pieces that will last a lifetime. Victoria, who ditched her own fast fashion business when she discovered the unethical roots of her on-sale items, said: 'I love the uniqueness of it. 'When you're shopping, you can have those unique pieces that other people aren't wearing. Most read in Fabulous 'You can really focus on your personal style. I think when you're more slow and more intentional about what you buy, it pays off more in the end as well.' While the average lifespan of an item of clothing is three years, many people who consume fast fashion find their clothing only lasts a few months. We're sizes 10 & 18 and did a New Look winter haul - it's a burgundy dream & boots pass chunky test But some of the preloved pieces in second hand and vintage stores have been worn for decades — and are still going strong. Victoria said: 'I think a lot of people panic buy for festivals and also we've become a little bit too accustomed to viewing our clothes as disposable. 'So the fashion trail encourages people to buy more staple pieces. The pieces in the collections will all be pieces that you can hopefully style around other things. Normal life, not just festivals.' SUSTAINABLE STYLE WE are self-confessed clothes addicts. But, despite our love for all things fashion, choosing a fest outfit still foxes us — especially with our different ages and sizes. In our YouTube series Katy is 34 and a size 18 while I'm a tummy-conscious size ten 45-year-old. So could Victoria choose gorgeous, preloved festival outfits that rocked both of our worlds? She scoured the rails at Glasgow's West Vintage for two looks that could go from day to night at TRNSMT. And she played a blinder. For Katy, Victoria chose a flowy, brightly-coloured, tie-dyed maxi skirt paired with an over-sized sports T-shirt, all for just over £40. For me, she chose a classic denim waistcoat and a layered white mini, with a handbag scarf for a pop of colour all for £50. These pieces can be worn for years to come, making cost per wear a snip — music to our ears. And her top tip for what to wear this summer? The style pro said: 'I'd say the most fashionable thing you can do is just go with your own personal style and express yourself and who you are. Get those pieces that are staples that you'll be able to wear again and again.' On Sunday, the day will kick off at the Barras Market in Glasgow's East End, where from 12pm fans can browse curated rails of pre-loved fashion, discover upcycled gems and get styling tips from sustainability champions. From there, fans can head to Kings Court , stopping at vintage favourites including Mr Bens Retro Clothing, Minted and West Vintage for even more unique finds picked out by Victoria. The day wraps up at VEGA Glasgow with a special festival edition of Off The Rails, a quarterly pop-up that celebrates independent brands. There will be live performances by artists from this year's BBC Introducing line-up and Radio 1 Dance Stage DJs at both The Barras and VEGA, bringing the festival buzz to the city . There will also be the chance to win festival tickets to this summer's Glasgow Green music extravaganza on July 11 to 13, with ten golden labels hidden along the trail as a reward for those who choose pre-loved summer festival outfits. A TRNSMT Festival spokesman said: 'Planning a festival outfit is a priority for so many fans. We wanted to create something that shows how sustainable fashion can still be exciting, creative, and fun, especially in a city like Glasgow that's full of legendary vintage and second-hand options.' To find out more visit 4 West Vintage has curated fest looks on offer Credit: MARK GIBSON 4 Lynn and Katy loved their looks Credit: MARK GIBSON
