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Lewis Capaldi's break from touring | What is Tourette’s and how does it affect the brain?

Lewis Capaldi has decided to take a break from touring his music to adapt to his Tourette’s diagnosis after struggling to perform at Glastonbury festival last weekend. The Scottish singer posted a message on Twitter and Instagram informing followers ...

27 Jun 2023 at 15:21

What's on

Glastonbury Festival performer to play gig at Carrick-on-Suir theatre next week

The Gráinne Duffy Band will perform live at Brewery Lane Tearoom Sessions on Friday, October 11 at 8.15pm. Graínne Duffy is a guitarist and singer/songwriter who plays soul, blues and Americana with some country and pop. Her lyrics are remarkably ...

02 Oct 2019 at 11:37

Northern Ireland

Massive Attack defend Kneecap after row over ‘kill your MP’ footage

British band Massive Attack have defended Kneecap after one of the rap group’s members appeared to call for Tory MPs to be killed. Video has emerged from a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member of the Irish trio saying: “The only good ...

30 Apr 2025 at 19:15

Northern Ireland

All of the Kneecap gigs that have been cancelled amid police probe

A handful of Kneecap performances have been cancelled as counter-terrorism police investigate footage that allegedly shows the band calling for the deaths of MPs and shouting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah”. Politicians are pushing for the group to ...

02 May 2025 at 00:33

National News

The Script pay tribute to late guitarist Mark Sheehan during Glastonbury set

The Script frontman Danny O’Donoghue paid tribute to former band member Mark Sheehan during their Glastonbury performance. Guitarist Sheehan died aged 46 after a brief illness in April 2023 and had formed the band alongside O’Donoghue and ...

28 Jun 2025 at 22:28

Northern Ireland

Police examining Glastonbury performances labelled ‘hateful’ and ‘grotesque’

Police continue to examine videos of comments made by acts Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury as the festival enters its third day. Rapper Bobby Vylan, of rap punk duo Bob Vylan, on Saturday led crowds on the festival’s West Holts ...

29 Jun 2025 at 05:31

Northern Ireland

Police assessing videos of Kneecap and Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performances

Police are assessing videos of comments made by acts Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury to decide whether any offences may have been committed. Rapper Bobby Vylan, of rap punk duo Bob Vylan, led crowds on the festival’s West ...

28 Jun 2025 at 23:58

Northern Ireland

BBC: Kneecap’s Glastonbury set will not be live streamed but could go on-demand

Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury Festival will not be live-streamed but is likely to be made available on-demand, the BBC has said. A number of politicians have called for the Irish rap trio to be removed from the line-up ...

28 Jun 2025 at 15:33

Northern Ireland

Mo Chara says ‘I’m a free man’ as Kneecap take to Glastonbury stage

Kneecap member Mo Chara said “Glastonbury, I’m a free man” as the Irish rap trio took to the West Holts Stage at the festival on Saturday. The group, who hail from Belfast, have been in the headlines after member Liam Og O ...

28 Jun 2025 at 17:06

Northern Ireland

Kneecap lead Glastonbury crowd in chants against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Kneecap led Glastonbury crowds in chants of “f*** Keir Starmer” during their set at the festival on Saturday. The group, who hail from Belfast, have been in the headlines after member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs ...

28 Jun 2025 at 19:16

Northern Ireland

Kneecap performances ‘satirical’, says rapper ahead of Glastonbury show

Irish language rap group Kneecap have defended their provocative performances as “satirical” ahead of performing at Glastonbury this weekend. The rap trio are due to take to the West Holts stage at 4pm on Saturday, ...

27 Jun 2025 at 15:35

National News

Criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan performances at Glastonbury

A criminal investigation is under way after the performances of Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival, police have confirmed. Avon and Somerset Police said officers had reviewed video footage and audio ...

30 Jun 2025 at 17:14

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