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Scottish Sun
3 hours 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."
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
2000trees: Kneecap to stay as headliners after terror charge
A rock music festival has announced Kneecap will remain as one of its headliners after one of the band's members was charged with a terror offence.2000trees festival, near Cheltenham, has confirmed the Irish language rap group will still perform at the event on Saturday 12 comes after Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs in Kneecap under the name Mo Chara, was charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig in November a statement, the band denied an offence was committed and called it "political policing" and "a carnival of distraction" away from Gaza. Hezbollah is a Shia Muslim political and military group in Lebanon which has been involved in a series of violent conflicts. It is banned in the UK, and it is a crime to express support for Mr Ó hAnnaidh was charged, the band was removed from the line-up of Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival due to police concerns about Kneecap gigs scheduled this summer - including at the Eden Project in Cornwall and Plymouth Pavilions - were cancelled after footage from a 2023 gig appeared to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP."The Belfast trio has since apologised to the families of murdered MPs Sir David Amess and Jo 2000trees festival has confirmed it has no plans to remove Kneecap from its line-up. A spokesperson for the festival said: "If their recent shows in London are anything to go by, this promises to be one of the most memorable headline sets we've ever had at 2000trees."You may have even seen Kneecap at 2000trees before, this will be their third visit after all. But headlining the main stage this summer is going to be something else entirely."We will all be there in the pit with you for one of the most exciting, fun and historic sets you'll see this summer." The BBC contacted 2000trees to ask if it has any security concerns in relation to Kneecap's performance, or is putting additional measures in place, and is awaiting a response. Kneecap was formed in 2017 by three friends who go by the stage names of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí.The trio are still due to perform at Glastonbury Festival, the UK's biggest festival, where they are listed on the line-up for Saturday 28 during a performance at London's Wide Awake festival last week, Mr Ó hAnnaidh - who is due to appear in court next month - claimed the authorities were "trying to silence" the band before BBC has contacted Glastonbury Festival for a comment.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
'Star's death' and 'farms turn to hosting weddings '
Here is our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media on Thursday 29 May. The news that four police officers were attacked after disorder in Midsomer Norton performed well for Somerset Live. It was reported to have happened during a gathering of 200 school leavers. Avon and Somerset Police said its officers were "pushed, punched, and spat at" by "a small number of people" there. A complaint about people smoking in the no-smoking zones outside Bristol Airport is picking up traction this morning for Bristol Live. And this footage of a woman abusing a dog, which was captured on a doorbell camera, was one of the top posts for Bristol Live. The woman from Portishead has been given a suspended prison sentence. Paul Danan died by 'misadventure' after taking drugs 'We make more money from weddings now than farming' Nurse struck off after supermarket toilet filming Cheltenham festival 2000 Trees has confirmed Irish language hip-hop group Kneecap will remain as one of its headliners. It comes after Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs in the band under the name Mo Chara, was charged with a terror offence by the Metropolitan Police after an alleged incident in London in November last year. Elsewhere, a former nurse at the Royal United Hospital in Bath is turning 100. Bertha has no close family nearby and so the hospital has joined Bloomfield Care Centre, where she lives, to appeal for birthday cards. A picture in the Stroud Area Photos group showing staff who worked at the old jam factory in Stonehouse about 100 years ago has also proved popular. And finally, an update from Swindon Borough Council on Highworth Golf Course and options for its future has prompted plenty of comments on the authority's Facebook page. Follow BBC West social channels in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
'Star's death' and 'farms turn to hosting weddings '
Here is our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media on Thursday 29 May. The news that four police officers were attacked after disorder in Midsomer Norton performed well for Somerset Live. It was reported to have happened during a gathering of 200 school leavers. Avon and Somerset Police said its officers were "pushed, punched, and spat at" by "a small number of people" there. A complaint about people smoking in the no-smoking zones outside Bristol Airport is picking up traction this morning for Bristol Live. And this footage of a woman abusing a dog, which was captured on a doorbell camera, was one of the top posts for Bristol Live. The woman from Portishead has been given a suspended prison sentence. Paul Danan died by 'misadventure' after taking drugs 'We make more money from weddings now than farming' Nurse struck off after supermarket toilet filming Cheltenham festival 2000 Trees has confirmed Irish language hip-hop group Kneecap will remain as one of its headliners. It comes after Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs in the band under the name Mo Chara, was charged with a terror offence by the Metropolitan Police after an alleged incident in London in November last year. Elsewhere, a former nurse at the Royal United Hospital in Bath is turning 100. Bertha has no close family nearby and so the hospital has joined Bloomfield Care Centre, where she lives, to appeal for birthday cards. A picture in the Stroud Area Photos group showing staff who worked at the old jam factory in Stonehouse about 100 years ago has also proved popular. And finally, an update from Swindon Borough Council on Highworth Golf Course and options for its future has prompted plenty of comments on the authority's Facebook page. Follow BBC West social channels in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.
Arab News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Kneecap dropped from Scotland's TRNSMT Festival amid police safety concerns
DUBAI: Northern Irish rap group Kneecap has been pulled from the lineup of Scotland's TRNSMT music festival, with organizers citing police concerns over safety as the reason for the last-minute removal. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ The politically outspoken trio, known for fusing Irish republicanism with rap and for their recent pro-Palestinian stance at California's Coachella, were scheduled to perform on July 11. But festival organizers announced on Wednesday that they would no longer appear, following discussions with Police Scotland. Police Scotland clarified that while concerns were raised, booking decisions were made independently by the festival: 'Any decision in relation to the line-up is a matter for the organisers. Police Scotland was not consulted prior to the acts being booked.' In a statement on X, Kneecap addressed fans: 'To the thousands of people who bought tickets, flights and hotels to see us play, we are sorry … it is out of our hands.' They added, '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.' The band will instead perform at Glasgow's O2 Academy on July 8. The decision comes as group member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, faces a terrorism charge in the UK for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London concert in November 2024. He is due to appear in court on June 18. Kneecap has called the charge 'political policing,' linking it to efforts to silence dissent. 'This is a carnival of distraction,' the group said. 'We are not the story, genocide is.'
