Summary
The Irish rap group Kneecap has been removed from performing at the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow due to police concerns about safety. This decision followed the arrest of a band member for a terror charge and controversial comments made by the group at a previous event.
Key Facts
- Kneecap is an Irish-language rap group that was scheduled to perform at the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow.
- Police Scotland expressed concerns about a possible need for significant policing if they performed.
- A band member was charged with a terror offense for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah-supporting flag at a London event.
- The group faced criticism for comments made at a past show about violence towards politicians.
- The group is still scheduled to play at the Glastonbury festival.
- Kneecap plans to set up another show in Glasgow to compensate for the festival cancellation.
- TRNSMT promoters confirmed the group's removal due to police safety concerns.
- The band member charged, known as Mo Chara, is set to appear in court on June 18.
