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Scottish Sun
2 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."
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Kneecap sell-out Glasgow show in less than 30 seconds after TRNSMT axe
Kneecap are set to play a gig in Glasgow three days before TRNSMT, after being cut from the festival over 'security concerns'. Irish rap trio Kneecap's show at Glasgow's O2 has sold-out in less than 30 seconds, days after being axed from the TRNSMT lineup over "safety concerns". The group, formed of rappers Liam Og O Hannaigh (Mo Chara), JJ Ó Dochartaigh (DJ Provai) and Naoise O Caireallain (Moglai Bap), took to social media after general sale tickets were snapped up for the concert on July 8 in under a minute. The presale sold out in 80 seconds on Thursday, which was a "new record" for the rappers. A statement on Kneecap's X account read: "Glasgow - 30 seconds of general sale and Sin é." The show at the O2 Academy in Glasgow's southside comes in place of Kneecap's TRNSMT set after the Belfast group, who rap in the Irish language, were removed from the show on Wednesday. The band posted a statement on X: "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 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." The decision was made following Liam Og O Hannaigh being charged with a terror offence over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, in November last year, according to the Metropolitan Police. The 27 year old is alleged to have shown it in a way to 'arouse reasonable suspicion that he is a supporter of a proscribed organisation '. 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." First Minister John Swinney backed calls for them to be axed, stating it would be "unacceptable" for the band to take to such high-profile stages. The Irish rap group are still set to play Glastonbury this summer on June 27 but have been axed from several UK venues. After calls for them to be banned from Glastonbury too, the band threatened to take legal actions against critics over attempts to ban them describing them as "defamatory". In 2024, the band released an eponymous film starring Oscar-nominated actor Michael Fassbender which is a fictionalised retelling of how the band came together and follows the Belfast group on their mission to save their mother tongue through music. Formed in 2017, the group are known for their provocative lyrics and merchandise as well as their championing of the Irish language. Their best-known tracks include Get Your Brits Out, Better Way To Live, featuring Grian Chatten from Fontaines DC, and 3Cag. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The White Buffalo is coming to Glasgow in August 2025
American singer-songwriter-guitarist Jake Smith aka: The White Buffalo, is coming to the UK for a special three-date tour which stops off at the O2 Academy in Glasgow on the 26th August. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox 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... A powerful and prolific storyteller through his songcraft, Jake Smith, aka The White Buffalo's body of work includes prominent song and soundtrack placements in the worlds of TV and Film including the TV series Sons Of Anarchy, This Is Us, Californication, The Punisher, The Terminal List, and the films Shelter, Safe Havenand West of Memphis. The White Buffalo'sdark blues and light Americana-roots-tinged folk provided a soundtrack of tunes for the entire seven-season run of the FX original series Sons of Anarchy, which included 11 songs overall. The last song in the series finale for SOA 'Come Join The Murder,' earned The White Buffalo his first-ever Emmy-Award Nomination. NPR's 'All Songs Considered' hailed The White Buffalo as an'amazing storyteller,'the Los Angeles Times added 'Smith's baritone echoes with villains and misfits, drunks, and philistines,' while Classic Rock magazine declared TWB 'America's darkest country/blues export…imagine a blue collar Tom Waits, or Nick Cave pumping gas in a station just off the highway.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad September 2024 saw the release of his first-ever live album, 'A Fright Train Through The Night'. Smith describes the record as: 'This album spans my entire career, over 20-plus years of writing and performing songs. With more than a hundred songs to choose from, some of these tracks I wrote in my 20s, and others were born just years ago. We selected crowd favourites and some deep cuts to give them a new life.' The White Buffalo He adds: 'We also did a completely reworked adaptation of the song 'House of the Rising Sun.' I wanted to establish a definitive version that was all our own, and representative of our sound, giving a fresh alternative to the original 'Sons of Anarchy' show version.
Scottish Sun
4 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."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Presale tickets for Kneecap's Glasgow gig sold out in '80 seconds'
The presale tickets for Irish hip-hop group Kneecap's Glasgow gig sold out 'in 80 seconds'. The trio announced they will perform at the city's O2 Academy in the Southside on July 8, 2025. Presale tickets for the concert went on sale at 10am on Thursday, May 29, with a general sale taking place on Saturday, May 31. READ MORE: Huge British singer announces exciting gig in Glasgow READ MORE: Glasgow's Hydro breaks silence after Olly Murs axes gig following 'five songs' In a post on X, the group said: "Well, well, a chairde Gael! "The pre-sale sold out in 80 seconds. "New record that - remaining general sale goes up Saturday 10am. "These will also go in seconds. "Fair f**** Glasgow." Well well a chairde Gael! 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 fucks Glasgow 👏🇵🇸 — KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) May 29, 2025 Kneecap announced their show at the Glasgow venue on Wednesday, May 28. It comes after the rap group confirmed that they would no longer be performing at TRNSMT after "concerns expressed by police". Event promoter DF Concerts informed ticket holders of the news. Their statement read: "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." Previously, Police Scotland stated that Kneecap's performance at the festival, which is set to take place at Glasgow Green on July 11, would require a 'significant' police operation. A spokesperson for the force said: "Any decision on the lineup 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." In a post to Kneecap's Instagram page, the group wrote: "'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. 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. "Pre-sale is tomorrow at 10am in our WhatsApp channel. General sale is 10am this coming Saturday."
