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Kneecap Advert for Wembley Arena Concert Banned on London Underground
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 10 – Transport for London rejected a poster for Northern Irish rap group Kneecap's Wembley Arena show citing risk of widespread offence linked to their politically charged messages.
- On July 10, 2025, Belfast rap trio Kneecap announced they were banned from advertising a poster promoting their Wembley Arena concert on the London Underground.
- After thorough consideration, Transport for London decided not to approve the poster, concluding that its display could offend a significant portion of the general public because of its content or implications.
- Kneecap, known for politically charged performances including pro-Palestinian messages, has faced recent controversies including police investigations and a member charged with terrorism offences related to a flag display at a 2024 gig.
- A TfL spokesperson explained that each advertising submission for their network is individually assessed, and the poster displaying Kneecap's balaclava logo was declined due to concerns it could cause significant offence.
- The advertising ban highlights ongoing tensions around Kneecap’s public profile and suggests continuing scrutiny of their political expressions within the UK’s public spaces.
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Kneecap slam London Underground advert ban as 'petty act of political interference' - The Mirror
Belfast rap trio Kneecap claim their latest poster was banned from the London Underground for potentially causing offence as they accuse authorities of political censorship
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