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Kneecap hit out at John Swinney during Glasgow gig
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, JUL 9 – Kneecap was removed from TRNSMT over safety concerns and responded by selling out a Glasgow gig in 80 seconds, criticizing First Minister John Swinney and chanting against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- Irish rap trio Kneecap performed a sold-out show at Glasgow's O2 Academy on July 8, shortly after being dropped from the TRNSMT festival lineup.
- Authorities and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney had urged the festival to remove Kneecap due to safety concerns and controversial remarks by band member Mo Chara.
- During the performance, Mo Chara criticized John Swinney, declaring that although the band was prevented from appearing at TRNSMT, they were still able to perform in Glasgow, while pro-Palestine supporters demonstrated outside the venue in solidarity.
- Mo Chara faced terrorism-related charges after being seen with a Hezbollah flag, though he was released on unconditional bail; meanwhile, the band has denied endorsing violence and expressed regret to the families of slain MPs.
- Kneecap attributes the controversies to a smear campaign and insists their shows promote inclusion, while the TRNSMT removal highlights tensions over political expression and public safety at music events.
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