Pulp and Pogues among artists defending Kneecap against ‘political repression’
Statement says MPs have no part to play in deciding if trio should play Glastonbury, amid controversy over some of their messagesDozens of artists, including Pulp, Paul Weller and Primal Scream, have defended Kneecap, saying politicians should have no place in deciding who can or cannot play musical festivals.The Irish language rap trio have received heavy criticism from across the Commons benches over claims they called for MPs to be killed. Ministers have put pressure on the organisers of the Glastonbury festival over the group’s inclusion, while a gig at the Eden Project has been cancelled. Continue reading...
Statement says MPs have no part to play in deciding if trio should play Glastonbury, amid controversy over some of their messages
Dozens of artists, including Pulp, Paul Weller and Primal Scream, have defended Kneecap, saying politicians should have no place in deciding who can or cannot play musical festivals.
The Irish language rap trio have received heavy criticism from across the Commons benches over claims they called for MPs to be killed. Ministers have put pressure on the organisers of the Glastonbury festival over the group’s inclusion, while a gig at the Eden Project has been cancelled. Continue reading...
