The Irish rap trio have needed to cancel their entire US tour.
Kneecap have introduced that they’ve cancelled their entire US tour this October amid a pending court docket case.
A member of the Irish rap group is because of seem in court docket for allegedly supporting a proscribed terror organisation.
On Instagram, the group stated that they’ve needed to cancel all 15 of the US reveals.
They stated: “To all our US based mostly followers we have now some dangerous information. As a result of proximity of our subsequent court docket listening to in London to te first date of the tour, because the British authorities continues its witch-hunt, we must cancel all 15 US tour dates in October.
“With each present absolutely offered out, to tens of hundreds of followers, this information we’re unhappy to ship. However as soon as we win our court docket case, which we are going to, we promise to embark on an excellent greater your to all you nice heads. Refunds can be found at level of buy.”
Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs below the stage identify Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in help of Hezbollah at a gig in November final yr.
Followers flocked to the feedback of the publish sharing their help.
One wrote: “Completely comprehensible, hope you guys come quickly!!”
One other wrote: “Oh man. That is so heartbreaking, however it’s understood. Hope to see you sometime.”
Whereas one added: “Hold combating your US followers shall be right here to help you when you may make it again to us.”
“Kinda knew this may occur, however completely perceive. We’re rooting for you and ready for ya whenever you get right here”, one other penned.
Final week, exterior Westminster Magistrates’ Courtroom in London, followers gathered in help of the rapper.
The Metropolitan Police imposed circumstances limiting the place the demonstration exterior the court docket may happen on Wednesday, saying they have been wanted to “forestall severe disruption”.
In response the rap group described this transfer as a “calculated political determination” that was “designed to try to painting help for Kneecap as in some way troublesome” and “requested supporters to exit of your method to be compliant with all directions issued, regardless of how pitiful”.
O hAnnaidh obtained a rockstar welcome when he appeared on the similar court docket again in June, supported by fellow bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and J J O Dochartaigh.
He was greeted by a festival-like environment for his first court docket look, with dozens of followers waving flags, enjoying drums and one supporter setting off a smoke canister.
The court docket beforehand heard the 27-year-old defendant is “nicely inside his rights” to voice his opinions on the Israel-Palestine battle, however the alleged incident on the O2 Discussion board in Kentish City, north London, was a “wholly totally different factor”.
O hAnnaidh is but to enter a plea to the cost.
Final month, the rap trio have been purported to be enjoying at Glasgow’s TRNSMT Competition, nonetheless they have been axed after Police Scotland raised considerations with occasion promoters DFC over safety points.
On the time, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Any determination on the line-up at TRNSMT is for the organisers, and there was no prior session with Police Scotland earlier than acts have been booked.
“Officers have highlighted that the potential response of such a big viewers to this band would require a big policing operation with a purpose to help the supply of a secure occasion.”
Kneecap later performed a sold-out on the Glasgow Academy in July days earlier than the TRNSMT pageant befell.
Ó hAnnaidh requested the group “What’s your first minister’s identify?” earlier than directing an expletive at Swinney. He added: “They stopped us enjoying TRNSMT however they can not cease us enjoying Glasgow.”
The Belfast based mostly group are additionally set to carry out 14 reveals throughout Scotland, England and Wales later this yr. The tour features a headline performances at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on November 30, 2025, marking the teams greatest present in Glasgow so far.
Taking to Instagram, Kneecap’s official account wrote: “Glasgow SOLD OUT in just a few hours. 13,000 Scottish F****** comrades… let’s go!”
In a jibe to First Minister John Swinney, they added: “A really particular thanks to our Head of PR in Scotland Mr John Swinney… greatest within the enterprise”.
After they performed at Glastonbury in June, an investigation was introduced in June after officers reviewed video footage and audio recordings from the units of Kneecap and punk duo Bob Vylan on the Somerset pageant.
The group took to social media to share an electronic mail that seemed to be from a senior investigating officer.
Within the caption of their publish, Kneecap stated: “One factor of the political policing intimidation try is over.
“We performed a historic set at Glastonbury. Complete space closed an hour earlier than as a result of crowds. A celebration of affection and solidarity. A sea of excellent folks on the world’s most well-known pageant.”
Avon and Somerset Police stated: “An investigation has been carried out into feedback a couple of forthcoming court docket case made throughout Kneecap’s efficiency at Glastonbury Competition on Saturday 28 June.
“Detectives sought recommendation from the Crown Prosecution Service throughout their enquiries and after that recommendation, we have now made the choice to take no additional motion on the grounds there’s inadequate proof to offer a sensible prospect of conviction for any offence.”
