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Kneecap Rocks Festival Amid Controversy, Donates to Palestine

5/26/2025

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Kneecap, the Irish-language band, electrified the Wide Awake festival in London, even as member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh faced terrorism charges for waving a Hezbollah flag. In a powerful gesture, they donated their performance fee to Médecins Sans Frontières, standing firm for Palestinian rights. Their bold stance drew support from artists and politicians like Jeremy Corbyn, underscoring their dedication to free expression.

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Kneecap, the Irish-language band, electrified the Wide Awake festival in London, even as member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh faced terrorism charges for waving a Hezbollah flag. In a powerful gesture, they donated their performance fee to Médecins Sans Frontières, standing firm for Palestinian rights. Their bold stance drew support from artists and politicians like Jeremy Corbyn, underscoring their dedication to free expression.