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Johnny Marr Backs Kneecap’s Glastonbury Set as Censorship Calls Grow

He argues that Glastonbury’s heritage of political expression should shield Kneecap from censorship before Mo Chara’s court date

Overview

  • Johnny Marr condemned efforts to bar Kneecap, saying Glastonbury was founded as a platform for free artistic and political expression.
  • The Irish rap trio remains scheduled to perform on June 28 despite mounting pressure from politicians and some festivalgoers.
  • Member Mo Chara faces a Metropolitan Police terror offence charge over an alleged Hezbollah display and is due in court on June 18.
  • Supporters including Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten and Love Music Hate Racism have rallied to defend the group’s right to perform.
  • Kneecap has denied endorsing Hamas or Hezbollah and says the footage in question was taken out of context and does not reflect their stance.