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Irish Independent
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Kneecap's Móglaí Bap reunited with lost Glastonbury camera after fan accidentally retrieves it from lost and found
More than a month after their Glasto set, Móglaí Bap, whose real name is Naoise Ó Cairealláin, has recovered the pictures he snapped behind the scenes after believing he had lost the disposable camera at the festival. He revealed another festival-goer, who had also misplaced their own similar disposable camera, picked up his from the festival's lost property team. She developed the camera, with the photos turning out to be shots of the rap trio and friends backstage at the festival. 'Hey, I got sent a disposable camera by the lost property team at Glastonbury which matched the description of the one I lost, but I think it's actually yours or one of your friends, it has lots of pictures of you backstage!' she messaged the star. Moglaí Bap shared a series of the snaps on social media, thanking the 'legend that developed by disposable camera I lost at Glastonbury thinking it was hers'. He also informed fans that it is their 'last chance' to watch the Kneecap set at Glastonbury on the BBC, though joked that 'if anyone wants to rip it and stick it on YouTube, you'd be doing the lord's work'. 'Imagine finding a random camera and it turns out it belongs to your fave band and has a bunch of backstage pics. How delightful!' one fan commented. The West Belfast trio made headlines when they performed at the festival, with the performance, which was investigated by police, coming just days after member Mo Chara appeared before a UK court. Mo Chara was released on unconditional bail last month after being charged with a terrorism offence earlier this year. He was alleged to have displayed a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in north London in 2024, a charge the band has described as a 'distraction'. The next hearing will take place on August 20. The band's Glastonbury set, which was not broadcast live by the BBC, was investigated by police, along with a performance by punk duo Bob Vylan, who appeared on stage before Kneecap. The investigation into their performance was later dropped, with Kneecap telling followers that the move to launch one was 'political' and 'targeted'.
Extra.ie
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Kneecap respond after being banned from Hungary ahead of festival appearance
Kneecap have been banned from Hungary before they were due to play a festival in the country, over what their government deemed 'anti semitic' comments. The rap group, who have been outspoken on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, were due to play Sziget festival — one of the biggest festivals in Europe that have a large number of Irish people that go annually — on August 11. However, the Minister of Communications in Hungary Zoltan Kovacs said that Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí were banned from the country for three years, claiming that they have made anti-semitic comments and glorified terrorist organisations. Kneecap have been banned from Hungary before they were due to play a festival in the country, over what their government deemed 'anti semitic' comments. Pic: James Veysey/Shutterstock '@Kneecapceol are officially banned from entering Hungary—for antisemitism and glorifying terror,' Kovacs wrote on Twitter (X). 'When hate ignores the mail, we put it on a wall. This is what we call 'service by public notice.' In plain English: if you won't read the letter, you'll see it on the poster.' He attached a letter, that is in Hungarian, outlining the ban, but Sziget festival organisers have called the ban 'unnecessary and regrettable,' and that they have been liaising with Kneecap who said that their set won't contravene Sziget's values or Hungarian law. The band have since confirmed that they won't be performing at the festival, taking aim at the Órban government and saying that there's 'no legal basis' for the ban. Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara and DJ Provaí of Kneecap performing at Glastonbury. Pic: Ki Price/WireImage 'The authoritarian government of Viktor Órban say we 'pose a national security threat.' Which is f***ing outrageous coming from a man who welcomed Netanyahu, a wanted war criminal, like a hero just a few weeks ago,' the band said. 'There is no legal basis for his actions, no member of Kneecap has ever been convicted of any crime in any country. We stand against all hate crimes and Kneecap champions love and solidarity as well as calling out injustices where we see it. 'It's clear that this is a political distraction and a further attempt to silence those who call out genocide against the Palestinian people. Much like the good people of Budapest, who defied their own President's ban on their 'pride parade' in June, we will fight for what is right.' The band have called out the Hungarian government's decision, saying that them posing a national security threat is 'f***ing ridiculous.' Pic: Sony Pictures/Everett/REX/Shutterstock 'Sziget Festival's values mean we condemn hate speech, while guaranteeing the fundamental right to artistic freedom of expression for every performer. Cancel culture and cultural boycotts are not the solution,' a statement from Sziget's organisers have said. 'Sziget Festival will continue to do everything in its power to remain, in every sense, The Island of Freedom.' The Hungarian government, led by Viktor Órban, are a close ally of Israel, having removed themselves from the International Criminal Court — where there's a warrant out for Prime Minister Benjamin Netnanyahu's arrest — and hosted Netanyahu on a state visit.
Scotsman
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Kneecap Glasgow Hydro Presales and Ticket Prices: Here's how to get tickets to see the controversial Irish rappers
Kneecap have a date with Glasgow. | Getty Images It'll be the band's biggest Scottish show to date - and demand for tickets is likely to be huge. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It's been less than a week since Kneecap played Glasgow's O2 Academy, following being axed from the TRNSMT music festival, but they've already announced their return to the city - and it's a huge one. The trio, comprised of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, released their first single in 2017, with their debut album 3CAG following a year later. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But they didn't achieve widespread fame until last year, with the release of second album Fine Art and a hugely-successful semi-biographical film starring the three rappers - which won a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer. In May band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah during a performance in November 2024. Police then raised concerns about their appearance at TRNSMT potentially leading to disorder - leading to them being dropped from the bill. The band played a triumphant set at Glastonbury recently, despite calls from politicians for them to be dropped, and played Glasgow's O2 Academy just three days before they were mean to play Glasgow Green. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They've now announced a huge UK tour - including a date in Scotland. Here's everything you need to know. When are Kneecap playing Glasgow? Kneecap play Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday, November 30. When do tickets go on sale for Kneecap? Tickets go on general sale here at 10am on Friday, July 18. To give yourself the best chance of getting a ticket make sure you have an account set up and are logged in well before the tickets go on sale. Are there any presales for Kneecap's Hydro gig? As ever, there are a couple of ways to get your hands on tickets before the general sale. OVO Energy customers will be able to access tickets from 10am on Wednesday, July 16, here. If you are not a customer it's worth asking around family and friends to see if they could pick up a ticket for you. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Customers of O2 will also be able to grab tickets at 10am on Wednesday, July 16, via the Priority App. Again, it's worth seeing if anybody you know is on an 02 mobile phone contract. How much are tickets to see Kneecap at Glasgow's OVO Hydro? Tickets for the gig are priced at £53.60 - £64.95, depending on where you are sitting or standing. Where else are Kneecap playing on their UK tour? Here are the full tour dates: November 14: O2 Academy BournemouthBournemouth, England November 15: Blackstone Street Warehouse, Liverpool November 17: DEPOT, Cardiff November 18: The Prospect Building, Bristol November 20: O2 Academy, Leeds November 22: O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne November 24: Octagon, Sheffield November 27: O2 Academy, Birmingham November 28: Manchester Academy November 30: OVO Hydro, Glasgow Who is supporting Kneecap at Glasgow's OVO Hydro? No support has been announced yet - watch this space. Are there any age restrictions at Kneecap's Glasgow gig? It's over-16's only at Kneecap's Hydro show. What's the likely setlist for the Kneecap Glasgow gig? Here's what the band played at the 02 Academy - expect to hear a similar set when they return for their Hydro show.
Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Kneecap announce huge Glasgow Hydro gig despite TRNSMT axe
Irish rap group Kneecap have announced a headline tour which will see the trio head to arenas in Scotland, England and Wales this winter amid police controversy. Kneecap have announced a headline UK arena tour for this winter after they were removed from the TRSNMT line up over safety concerns by Police Scotland. The rap trio, made up of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí - will be playing 11 dates across Scotland, England and Wales, as well as a date at the OVO Hydro on Sunday November 30. They will be playing one night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on November 30, 2025. Taking to Instagram to announce the tour, the post read: "Here we go. We're back in November across Scotland, England and Wales to play our biggest run of shows ever." "The Prime Minster himself cant stop could stop sending bombs to Israel but that's another story..."
Glasgow Times
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Kneecap to play Glasgow's OVO Hydro this November
The high-energy group will take to the stage at one of Scotland's most iconic venues later this year, marking their biggest Glasgow show to date. Presale tickets go live tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16, at 10am, via the OVO Live presale, with general sale following on Thursday, July 18, at 10am. Ticket prices are expected to range from £53.60 to £64.95. READ MORE: Moment sniffer dog scoured Kneecap's dressing room ahead of sold-out Glasgow gig The trio — Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin), and DJ Próvaí — were originally scheduled to headline the King Tut's stage at TRNSMT 2025, but were removed from the line-up in May after Police Scotland raised concerns over public safety. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said at the time: "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 that 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." READ MORE: Kneecap member arrives at sold-out Glasgow gig in retro Celtic shirt In response, the group announced a headline show at Glasgow's O2 Academy for July 8, which sold out in just 80 seconds. The event was attended by supporters, including members of the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, who gathered outside the venue waving flags. Now, Kneecap are upping the capacity, taking their performance to the 14,000-capacity OVO Hydro. The group shared their announcement on their Instagram, with the caption: "Here we go. "We're back in November across Scotland, England and Wales to play our biggest run of shows ever. "Artist pre-sale tomorrow 10am, general sale Friday 10am. "All of ye can get a pre-sale link for tomorrow at 10am ahead of the masses by signing up to our mailer or WhatsApp channel (links in bio)." The comments were quickly flooded with eager fans, Glasgow rapper Big Bemz was seen commenting: "Hydro? Yeah we will be there!" Another fan added: "Glasgow upgrade to the Hydro, no stopping yous now yasss." A third wrote: "Hydro lets gooooo."
