Summary
Kneecap, an Irish-language hip-hop group, performed at a festival in London shortly after one of their members, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, was charged with a terror-related offence. The charges stem from an incident involving a flag display at a previous performance. On stage, the band addressed the charges and voiced support for Gaza, while fans showed solidarity by wearing Irish and Palestinian flags.
Key Facts
- Kneecap performed at a major festival in London, marking their biggest headline gig.
- Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, a band member, has been charged with a terror offence related to displaying a flag supporting Hezbollah.
- The band has denied the charges and criticized them as political.
- During the festival, the band expressed solidarity with Gaza and led a chant supporting Palestine.
- The UN described the current situation in Gaza as extremely harsh, with significant aid ready at the border.
- The band's album, "Fine Art," has seen increased streaming amid the controversy.
- Fans at the event wore Irish and Palestinian symbols to show support.
- The band encouraged the crowd to chant an Irish Republican slogan during the performance.
