Kneecap rapper says he's a 'free man' as band draw huge Glastonbury crowd
Saturday, 28 June 2025 Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh told Glastonbury he is a "free man" as the Irish rap band played to a huge crowd - the biggest of their career, they said.
Education minister Baroness Smith says the BBC has “questions to answer” over why it allowed a Glastonbury set by Bob Vylan containing discriminatory language to be broadcast. The BBC is facing questions after rapper Bob Vylan - of the rap punk duo - led crowds at the festival's West Holts Stage...
Police drop criminal investigation into Kneecap after controversial Glastonbury performance
Avon and Somerset Police say they will be taking “no further action” after reviewing video and audio footage from Kneecap’s set at Glastonbury.
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Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets
Musicians making headlines for their politics isn't new, but this year’s Glastonbury featured two sets by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that riled politicians – including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Police are investigating both concerts.
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A shadow Tory minister has accused Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury of being "incitement to violence" as he condemned the BBC for broadcasting the controversial performance. Danny Kruger also called on the police to look at "where the charges should be brought". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Saturday, 28 June 2025
Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh told Glastonbury he is a "free man" as the Irish rap band played to a huge crowd - the biggest of their career, they said.
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