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Scottish Sun
6 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."
Glasgow Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
The Royston Club to come to Glasgow after TRNSMT performance
The Royston Club, famous for songs like Mrs Narcissistic and 52, are coming to the Barrowland Ballroom on Saturday, October 25. READ NEXT: Popular Irish band announce huge Glasgow show The gig will follow their performance on the main stage of the Glasgow Green festival on Friday, July 11. The festival will run from Friday to Sunday, July 13. READ NEXT: Eurovision 2025 star announces show in Glasgow Having formed in Wrexham, the band consists of schoolfriends Ben Matthias (Guitar), Tom Faithfull (lead vocals, guitar) and Dave Tute (Bass), later adding Sam Jones (drums). Tickets for the Glasgow show go live on May 29 at 10am. To purchase tickets, visit
Glasgow Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Counter-terror police probe videos of Kneecap calling for death of MPs
The group have dominated the news agenda this week after a clip from a gig in November 2023 emerged where a member says : 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.' In another video from November 2024 a member of the band appeared to shout 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah'. Both groups are banned as terrorist organisations in the UK. READ NEXT: Calls for Irish rappers Kneecap to be axed from TRNSMT 2025 READ NEXT: Kneecap statement after Swinney calls for trio to be axed from TRNSMT Earlier this week counter-terror police said they were assessing the footage but it has now been confirmed officers have determined there are grounds for further investigation "into potential offences linked to both videos". In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: 'On April 22, we were made aware of an online video believed to be from a music event in London in November 2024. Following this, we were made aware of a further video, believed to be from another music event in London in November 2023. 'Both videos were referred to the Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit for assessment by specialist officers, who have determined there are grounds for further investigation into potential offences linked to both videos. 'The investigation is now being carried out by officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command and inquiries remain ongoing at this time.' Video has emerged from a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member of the trio saying: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.' The rap trio said earlier this week they have never supported Hamas or Hezbollah and condemned all attacks on civilians, apologising to the families of murdered MPs Jo Cox and Sir David Amess, saying 'we never intended to cause you hurt'. They said a video extract had been deliberately taken out of context and was being 'exploited and weaponised'. We previously reported that their was calls for them to be axed from the TRNSMT line-up. The trio are set to perform at the Glasgow Green festival on Friday, July 11.
The National
28-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
Scottish Tories demand Kneecap be cut from Glasgow TRNSMT festival
It comes after a clip emerged of the trio performing in 2023, with a member of the group allegedly saying 'kill your local MP' and 'the only good Tory is a dead Tory". It followed the murders of Tory MSP Sir David Amess and Labour's Jo Cox. The trio are set to perform at the Glasgow Green festival on Friday, July 11. However, Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland Tory MSP called for the pro-Palestine group to be banned from the upcoming summer event, as reported in The Scottish Sun. READ MORE: Kneecap taking action over 'false accusations of antisemitism' at Coachella Kerr added: 'Glorifying the murder of elected representatives is not 'edgy' or 'rebellious'. 'It is criminal incitement to violence. Sir David Amess and Jo Cox were murdered for doing their jobs. 'No civilised society can tolerate this kind of poison. "Yet unbelievably, the organisers in Glasgow still intend to give these extremists a global platform. They should immediately reconsider.' Similarly, MSP Annie Wells (above) said: 'Tensions already run high over the nature and many of their lyrics and political messaging. 'The last thing we need is an incident kicking off in response to their views.' A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'We have been working closely with partners over several months to maximise the safety of everyone who is attending TRNSMT and will continue to work with them throughout the event. 'An appropriate policing plan is in place to support the event.' TRNSMT organisers DF Concerts and Kneecap's management have been contacted for comment.
Glasgow Times
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Calls for Irish rappers Kneecap to be axed from TRNSMT 2025
It comes after videos emerged on Friday of the group urging fans to 'kill your local MP'. Clips from a London gig in 2023 have also resurfaced, showing one of the trio claiming: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory.' It follows the murders of Tory MSP Sir David Amess and Labour's Jo Cox. (Image: Photo credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire) The trio are set to perform at the Glasgow Green festival on Friday, July 11. However, Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland Tory MSP says the group should banned from the upcoming summer event, as reported in The Scottish Sun. Kerr added: 'Glorifying the murder of elected representatives is not 'edgy' or 'rebellious'. 'It is criminal incitement to violence. Sir David Amess and Jo Cox were murdered for doing their jobs. 'No civilised society can tolerate this kind of poison. "Yet unbelievably, the organisers in Glasgow still intend to give these extremists a global platform. They should immediately reconsider.' Similarly, MSP Annie Wells, said: 'Tensions already run high over the nature and many of their lyrics and political messaging. 'The last thing we need is an incident kicking off in response to their views.' A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'We have been working closely with partners over several months to maximise the safety of everyone who is attending TRNSMT and will continue to work with them throughout the event. 'An appropriate policing plan is in place to support the event.' TRNSMT organisers DF Concerts and Kneecap's management have been contacted for comment.
