Will Kneecap perform at upcoming festivals?

The First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, has backed calls for Kneecap to be axed from Glasgow’s TRNSMT music festival this summer. Speaking at the Scottish Trades Union Congress in Dundee, John Swinney said the band’s alleged comments had “crossed a line” and were “beyond the pale”. There has also been a call by two … Read more

UK government condemns ‘unacceptable’ Kneecap comments

The UK government has condemned alleged comments made by rap group Kneecap as “completely unacceptable” and suggested they should not be able to receive government funding. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch blocked a government grant to the bilingual Belfast group while she was business secretary, but the decision was overturned. Video footage has emerged of the group … Read more