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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival amid police ‘safety concerns'
Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival amid police 'safety concerns' The Belfast rap trio have scheduled a replacement gig at an O2 Academy in July, the band said Kneecap were due to perform in Glasgow (Image: PA Wire/PA Images ) Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival in Scotland amid concerns raised by police over safety. The Belfast rap trio have scheduled a replacement gig at an O2 Academy in July, the band said. They were due to perform at the festival on July 11 but organisers said the band would not be part of the line-up after concerns were expressed by police about safety at the event. Police Scotland said any decision on the line-up is for TRNSMT organisers, and that no prior consultation with the force was made before acts were booked. Posting on X, the band said: "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." They also quoted a statement from TRNSMT, which a festival spokeswoman confirmed, saying: "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." A Police Scotland spokesman 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." In April, First Minister John Swinney had called for the organiser of the July festival to reconsider the group performing, following footage emerging that allegedly showed a member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP." Earlier this month, Kneecap member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged under the name Liam O'Hanna by the Metropolitan Police with a terror offence over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a gig in November last year. The group, also made up of Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, apologised last month to the families of murdered MPs but said footage of the incident had been "exploited and weaponised". They also said they have "never supported" Hamas or Hezbollah, both of which are banned in the UK. Article continues below Following the TRNSMT performance being axed, the Gloucestershire festival 2000trees wrote on X: "After loads of speculation and numerous requests from the press of late, we are happy to confirm that YES! @KNEECAPCEOL are still headlining the Thursday at 2000trees this July."
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival amid police 'safety concerns'
Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival in Scotland amid concerns raised by police over safety. The Belfast rap trio have scheduled a replacement gig at an O2 Academy in July, the band said. They were due to perform at the festival on July 11 but organisers said the band would not be part of the line-up after concerns were expressed by police about safety at the event. Police Scotland said any decision on the line-up is for TRNSMT organisers, and that no prior consultation with the force was made before acts were booked. Posting on X, the band said: "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." They also quoted a statement from TRNSMT, which a festival spokeswoman confirmed, saying: "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." A Police Scotland spokesman 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." In April, First Minister John Swinney had called for the organiser of the July festival to reconsider the group performing, following footage emerging that allegedly showed a member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP." Earlier this month, Kneecap member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged under the name Liam O'Hanna by the Metropolitan Police with a terror offence over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a gig in November last year. The group, also made up of Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, apologised last month to the families of murdered MPs but said footage of the incident had been "exploited and weaponised". They also said they have "never supported" Hamas or Hezbollah, both of which are banned in the UK. Following the TRNSMT performance being axed, the Gloucestershire festival 2000trees wrote on X: "After loads of speculation and numerous requests from the press of late, we are happy to confirm that YES! @KNEECAPCEOL are still headlining the Thursday at 2000trees this July."
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival amid police ‘safety concerns'
The Belfast rap trio have scheduled a replacement gig at an O2 Academy in July, the band said. They were due to perform at the festival on July 11 but organisers said the band would not be part of the line-up after concerns were expressed by police about safety at the event. Police Scotland said any decision on the line-up is for TRNSMT organisers, and that no prior consultation with the force was made before acts were booked. Posting on X, the band said: '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.' "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.… — KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) May 28, 2025 They also quoted a statement from TRNSMT, which a festival spokeswoman confirmed, saying: '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.' A Police Scotland spokesman 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.' In April, First Minister John Swinney had called for the organiser of the July festival to reconsider the group performing, following footage emerging that allegedly showed a member saying: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.' Earlier this month, Kneecap member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged under the name Liam O'Hanna by the Metropolitan Police with a terror offence over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a gig in November last year. The group, also made up of Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, apologised last month to the families of murdered MPs but said footage of the incident had been 'exploited and weaponised'. They also said they have 'never supported' Hamas or Hezbollah, both of which are banned in the UK. Following the TRNSMT performance being axed, the Gloucestershire festival 2000trees wrote on X: 'After loads of speculation and numerous requests from the press of late, we are happy to confirm that YES! @KNEECAPCEOL are still headlining the Thursday at 2000trees this July.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kneecap won't play at Scottish festival after police voice safety concerns
Rappers Kneecap have announced that their performance at the TRNSMT festival on Glasgow Green will not happen after police voiced safety concerns. The Belfast trio have scheduled a replacement gig at the city's O2 Academy instead, the band said. Posting on X, the band said: '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 8.' They also quoted a statement from TRNSMT, which a festival spokesman confirmed on email saying: 'Due to concerns expressed by the police about safety at the event, Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT on Friday, July 11. We thank fans for their understanding.' A Police Scotland spokesman 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.' In April, John Swinney, the First Minister, had called for the organisers of the July festival to reconsider the group performing, following footage emerging that allegedly showed a member saying: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.' Earlier this month, Kneecap member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged under the name Liam O'Hanna by the Metropolitan Police with a terror offence over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a gig in November last year. The group, also made up of Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, apologised last month to the families of murdered MPs but said footage of the incident had been 'exploited and weaponised'. They also said they have 'never supported' Hamas or Hezbollah, both of which are proscribed by the UK as terror groups. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival amid police ‘safety concerns'
The Belfast rap trio have scheduled a replacement gig at an O2 Academy in July, the band said. They were due to perform at the festival on July 11 but organisers said the band would not be part of the line-up after concerns were expressed by police about safety at the event. Police Scotland said any decision on the line-up is for TRNSMT organisers, and that no prior consultation with the force was made before acts were booked. Posting on X, the band said: '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.' "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.… — KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) May 28, 2025 They also quoted a statement from TRNSMT, which a festival spokeswoman confirmed, saying: '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.' A Police Scotland spokesman 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.' In April, First Minister John Swinney had called for the organiser of the July festival to reconsider the group performing, following footage emerging that allegedly showed a member saying: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.' Earlier this month, Kneecap member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged under the name Liam O'Hanna by the Metropolitan Police with a terror offence over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a gig in November last year. The group, also made up of Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, apologised last month to the families of murdered MPs but said footage of the incident had been 'exploited and weaponised'. They also said they have 'never supported' Hamas or Hezbollah, both of which are banned in the UK. Following the TRNSMT performance being axed, the Gloucestershire festival 2000trees wrote on X: 'After loads of speculation and numerous requests from the press of late, we are happy to confirm that YES! @KNEECAPCEOL are still headlining the Thursday at 2000trees this July.'
