Kneecap Play First Shows Since Terror Charge: ‘They Tried to Stop This Gig’

rollingstone.comPublished: 5/24/2025

Summary

Kneecap's Liam Ó hAnnaidh denies charges following a high-profile gig in London, where he allegedly displayed a Hezbollah flag during a show. The band has denied the terror offense and criticized authorities for attempting to cancel their shows. During a recent gig at Glastonbury, Ó hAnnaidh claimed the charges were being used as a tactic to silence them ahead of an upcoming performance. Meanwhile, local residents and festival organizers continue to push for better planning permissions, with courts set to rule on whether the events can proceed in Brockwell Park.