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Kneecap to Headline 2000trees Amid Controversy

6/1/2025

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Kneecap is set to headline the 2000trees festival in Gloucestershire on July 12, amidst controversy surrounding a member's terror charge linked to a Hezbollah flag. The band vehemently denies any wrongdoing, calling it "political policing." Despite safety concerns leading to other cancellations, the festival stands firm, keeping Kneecap on the lineup.

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Story summary

Kneecap is set to headline the 2000trees festival in Gloucestershire on July 12, amidst controversy surrounding a member's terror charge linked to a Hezbollah flag. The band vehemently denies any wrongdoing, calling it "political policing." Despite safety concerns leading to other cancellations, the festival stands firm, keeping Kneecap on the lineup.