Overview

• Johnny Marr condemned efforts to bar Kneecap, saying Glastonbury was founded as a platform for free artistic and political expression.
• The Irish rap trio remains scheduled to perform on June 28 despite mounting pressure from politicians and some festivalgoers.
• Member Mo Chara faces a Metropolitan Police terror offence charge over an alleged Hezbollah display and is due in court on June 18.
• Supporters including Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten and Love Music Hate Racism have rallied to defend the group’s right to perform.
• Kneecap has denied endorsing Hamas or Hezbollah and says the footage in question was taken out of context and does not reflect their stance.