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Varadkar says Keir Starmer is wrong to criticise Kneecap's Glastonbury gig

  • The Belfast rap trio Kneecap is scheduled to perform at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday 28 June 2025 at 4pm on the West Holts Stage.
  • The band's planned performance has drawn controversy after member Liam Og O hAnnaidh was charged under the Terrorism Act and is currently on unconditional bail amid a court case.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly stated he does not think Kneecap should perform, calling their gig 'inappropriate' and urging a clear stance while acknowledging the ongoing legal case.
  • Former Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar criticized censorship attempts, warning politicians against trying to "censor" artists and saying he initially thought Starmer's comments were "some sort of gag."
  • Despite political pressure and public debate, the festival organisers confirmed Kneecap will perform, and the BBC, as broadcast partner, stated their plans meet editorial guidelines without banning artists.
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The Journal broke the news in Ireland on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
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