Overview
- Kneecap performed at Glastonbury’s West Holts Stage on June 28 despite Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demanding their removal over a terrorism charge against member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh.
- The BBC stated it would not air the trio’s set live but will make the performance available on its iPlayer platform later in the evening.
- Avon and Somerset Police maintained a round-the-clock uniformed presence at the festival and are reviewing video of the performance for potential offences.
- Festival founders Michael and Emily Eavis reaffirmed Glastonbury’s commitment to political expression, arguing that external critics should accept the festival’s tradition or look elsewhere.
- During their set, Kneecap led chants critical of government leaders and voiced support for Palestinians, highlighting tensions between free speech and security at major cultural events.