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landscape shot of Irish rap trio Kneecap on stage at Electric Picnic 2025

Kneecap's Electric Picnic set is now on the TG4 Player

Highlights of Kneecap's performance at last weekend's Electric Picnic are now available to view worldwide on the TG4 Player.

Music • 03 Sep

Kneecap and Sally Rooney nominated for Sky Arts Awards

Belfast-based rap trio Kneecap and Co Mayo author Sally Rooney are among the nominees for this year's Sky Arts Awards in the UK.

Entertainment • 10 hrs

Review: Kneecap at EP - a sort of homecoming

Kneecap delivered a blistering set at Electric Picnic this afternoon, as they took to the main stage at Stradbally for their very first time.

Music • 31 Aug

Watch: Fans react to Kneecap at Electric Picnic

Kneecap performed on the main stage at Electric Picnic this afternoon to a huge crowd.

Music • 31 Aug

Kneecap's Moglai Bap, Mo Chara, and DJ Provai perform on stage at Belfast Vital.

Kneecap say it is 'good to be home' in Belfast

Irish rap group Kneecap took aim at the DUP and the Alliance Party as they were given a rapturous welcome back to Belfast by a crowd waving pro-Palestine flags.

Music • 29 Aug

Artists performing at Electric Picnice 2025 clockwise Kneecap, Chappell Roan, Hozier and Sam Fender

Electric Picnic - the acts not to miss

From global superstars to homegrown heroes, here at the acts you cannot miss at this year's Electric Picnic.

Music • 28 Aug

Kneecap perform in concert during Bilbao BBK Live at Kobetamendi on 11 July, 2025 in Bilbao

Kneecap 'won't be switched off' at Electric Picnic

The inclusion of Kneecap on the Electric Picnic line-up is "really important" for the festival, organisers have said.

Music • 26 Aug

Kneecap perform at the Rock en Seine music festival in Saint-Cloud, near Paris, on 24 August, 2025

Kneecap to release new song next week

Kneecap have announced the release date of their latest song, a day after cancelling a string of US tour dates.

Music • 26 Aug

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Mo Chara, DJ Provaí and Móglaí Bap of Kneecap perform on the West Holts stage during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. Established by Michael Eavis in 197

Kneecap cancel all upcoming US tour dates

Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled all upcoming US tour dates this October due to proximity to band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh's next court hearing in London.

Music • 25 Aug

Kneecap perform on stage in front of a Palestinian flag on a screen during a concert at the Rock en Seine music festival in Saint-Cloud, near Paris, on August 24, 2025

Kneecap defy critics as Paris festival show goes ahead

Irish rap group Kneecap repeated their criticism of Israel's war in Gaza during a performance outside Paris on Sunday, despite objections from French Jewish groups and government officials.

Music • 25 Aug

Mary Wallopers 'cut off' at gig over Palestinian flag

The Mary Wallopers have said they were "cut off" from performing at a British music festival for "having a Palestinian flag on the stage".

Music • 24 Aug

People attend a music session staged in Connolly Books in Dublin's Temple Bar area to show solidarity for Kneecap's Liam Og O hAnnaidh after he appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court, in London, charged with a terrorism offence. The 27-year-old, of Be

Hundreds at solidarity gig in Dublin for Kneecap rapper

Hundreds of people have attended a music session in Dublin city in solidarity with Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh after he appeared in a London court on Wednesday.

Music • 20 Aug

Kneecap apologise to fans as Vienna concert cancelled

Belfast rap trio Kneecap have apologised to fans after their show in Vienna was cancelled "due to acute safety concerns".

Music • 08 Aug

Adrian Dunbar defends Irish rap group Kneecap

Northern Irish actor Adrian Dunbar has said people "jumped to conclusions" about Belfast rap trio Kneecap, who have been in the headlines since one of their members was charged with a terror offence.

Music • 06 Aug

Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap of Kneecap perform onstage during 2000 Trees Music Festival at Upcote Farm on July 10, 2025 in Cheltenham

Kneecap say festival ban is a 'political distraction'

Irish rap group Kneecap said "there is no legal basis" for Hungary banning the act from entering the country ahead of their scheduled appearance at a music festival.

Music • 25 Jul

Kneecap at the Glastonbury Festival last month

'No further action' over Kneecap's Glastonbury set

Kneecap will face no further action following their Glastonbury performance on Saturday 28 June, Avon and Somerset Police in the UK has said.

Music • 18 Jul

French town withdraws festival funding over Kneecap

The municipal authority for the Paris suburb of Saint-Cloud, which hosts the annual Rock-en-Seine music festival, has decided to withdraw a €40,000 subsidy for the event due to its booking of Irish rap trio Kneecap, it said on Thursday.

Music • 17 Jul

Kneecap announce UK dates for 'biggest run of shows'

Belfast rap trio Kneecap have announced new tour dates to play their "biggest run of shows ever" across Scotland, Wales and England.

Music • 15 Jul

Twin Atlantic: Starmer's Kneecap remarks 'embarrassing'

Rock band Twin Atlantic have said that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's calls for Glastonbury to cancel Kneecap were "embarrassing" and "led to a dark place".

Music • 12 Jul

Gurriers, Sabre to support next Kneecap court hearing

Irish musicians including Gurriers and rapper Maverick Sabre have said they will attend court to support Kneecap when one of its members appears accused of allegedly supporting a proscribed terrorist organisation.

Music • 10 Jul

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Bobby Vylan of Bob Vylan performs on the West Holts Stage during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. Established by Michael Eavis in 1970, Glastonbury has g

Bob Vylan to play London gig amid police investigations

Punk duo Bob Vylan have announced a last-minute gig at London's 100 Club on Wednesday night amid two police investigations into the band.

Music • 09 Jul

Kneecap: 'They can't stop us playing Glasgow'

Kneecap addressed Scotland's First Minister John Swinney on Tuesday night as the Irish rap trio performed a gig in Glasgow.

Music • 09 Jul

Kneecap fans rally around trio at Glasgow gig

Kneecap fans gathered outside the band's gig in Glasgow have spoken of their support for the Irish rap trio despite them being axed from festival slots.

Music • 08 Jul

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Mo Chara, DJ Provaí and Móglaí Bap of Kneecap during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. Established by Michael Eavis in 1970, Glastonbury has grown into th

Kneecap's Glasgow show sees 'proportionate' police plan

Police Scotland said it has a "proportionate and considered policing plan" ahead of Kneecap's gig in Glasgow tonight, which replaces their cancelled slot at the TRNSMT festival.

Music • 08 Jul

Kneecap. Photo credit: Joshua Mulholland

Kneecap reassert support for Palestine in new video

Irish rap trio Kneecap have reasserted their support for Palestine in the music video for new song The Recap.

Music • 07 Jul