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Belfast rap group Kneecap would be ‘very proud’ to scoop best British film Bafta

Belfast rap group Kneecap said they would be “very proud” if they scoop the award for best British film at the Bafta awards. The Irish-language film, also called Kneecap, has been nominated in six categories. The breakout movie is nominated for best ...

16 Feb 2025 at 17:37

National News

Kneecap rapper faces month-long wait over whether terror charge is thrown out

A member of rap trio Kneecap faces a month-long wait to find out whether his terrorism charge will be thrown out. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was once again greeted by hundreds of fans as he arrived at ...

20 Aug 2025 at 21:07

Northern Ireland

Kneecap director picks up Bafta for outstanding debut

Kneecap director and co-writer Rich Peppiatt has won outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer at the Bafta film awards. The Irish-language film depicts the rise of the Belfast rap trio and has been nominated in six ...

16 Feb 2025 at 21:39

Northern Ireland

Katie Amess says Kneecap’s response in ‘kill your MP’ row was ‘gaslighting’

The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess has accused Kneecap of “gaslighting” in the rap group’s apology and said it would be “very dangerous” for the group to perform at Glastonbury. Video has emerged from a November 2023 gig ...

29 Apr 2025 at 22:15

Arts & Entertainment

Kneecap film leads the way in nominations for prestigious British film awards

A film based on Irish language rap trio Kneecap leads the nominations for the British Independent Film Awards (Bifas), picking up 14 nods. Set in Belfast in 2019, the film is a semi-fictionalised account of the raucous band’s ...

05 Nov 2024 at 14:27

Arts & Entertainment

PICTURES: Tipperary colours on display as Kneecap take to Electric Picnic stage

USE THE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE THE NEXT PICTURE A huge crowd has turned out to take in Belfast trio Kneecap at Electric Picnic 2025. The controversial rap group took an x-rated swipe at the Irish Government and their ...

30 Aug 2025 at 18:38

Northern Ireland

Kneecap fans at Glasgow gig rally around trio after festival slot cancelled

Kneecap fans gathered outside the band’s gig in Glasgow have spoken of their support for the Irish rap trio despite them being axed from festival slots. The three members of Kneecap arrived at the O2 Academy in Glasgow on ...

08 Jul 2025 at 19:47

Northern Ireland

We should focus on what Kneecap are concerned about, says Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister has said the public should focus on what controversial rap group Kneecap are concerned about, rather than the band’s comments. John Swinney responded to comments made by one of the band’s ...

09 Jul 2025 at 13:07

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 ...

02 May 2025 at 00:33

Northern Ireland

Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival amid police ‘safety concerns’

Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival in Scotland amid concerns raised by police over safety. The Belfast rap trio have scheduled a replacement gig at an O2 Academy in July, the band said. They were ...

28 May 2025 at 19:02

Northern Ireland

Badenoch calls for Kneecap to be banned ‘full stop’ amid ‘kill your MP’ row

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for Kneecap to be banned after one of the rap group’s members appeared to call for Tory MPs to be killed. The group apologised to the families of murdered MPs but ...

29 Apr 2025 at 20:49

National News

Kneecap receive rockstar reception after terrorism charge court hearing

Rap group Kneecap received a rockstar reception outside court as a judge heard one of its members faces criminal charges for allegedly supporting a proscribed terrorist organisation and not his support for ...

18 Jun 2025 at 15:55

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