Overview

• Festival Republic managing director Melvin Benn said microphones at Electric Picnic will not be switched off if performers make political statements.
• Benn confirmed Kneecap will perform in Stradbally this weekend and called their inclusion “really important” for the festival.
• He said the group “did nothing wrong” at Glastonbury, where police have since said they will take no further action over the performance.
• Kneecap recently canceled October US dates because member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh must return to Westminster Magistrates’ Court on September 26.
• Victorious Festival apologized after The Mary Wallopers’ sound was cut when a Palestinian flag was displayed, prompting several acts to withdraw and a pledge of a substantial donation to humanitarian relief for the Palestinian people.