00:00At Glastonbury 2025, Irish rap trio Kneecap delivered one of the most controversial and
00:15politically charged performances of the festival. Headlining the West Holt stage on Saturday,
00:21they performed to a massive crowd of over 30,000, though the BBC chose not to live stream the set
00:27due to intense political pressure. Throughout the performance, Kneecap displayed bold visuals
00:31referencing the Gaza conflict and led chants of Free Palestine, with a giant screen flashing the
00:37message, Kneecap is not the story. Genocide in Gaza is. Frontman Mo Chara also addressed recent
00:45terrorism-related charges, defending their message as artistic expression. Despite calls from political
00:51leaders to cancel their appearance, Glastonbury organizers stood firm, emphasizing the festival's
00:56commitment to free speech. The performance sparked heated debate across the UK, with hundreds
01:02of musicians rallying in support of the group.
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