Overview

• Kneecap's scheduled performances at Germany's Southside and Hurricane festivals were officially canceled by organizer FKP Scorpia on April 25, 2025.
• The cancellations followed the band's Coachella performance, where they displayed slogans accusing Israel of genocide and criticizing U.S. support for Israel.
• The band's U.S. booking agency, Independent Artist Group (IAP), ended its collaboration with Kneecap after the backlash.
• Public figures, including Sharon Osbourne, and advocacy groups such as the Junge Forum der Deutsch-Israelischen Gesellschaft, called for consequences over the band's statements.
• In response to the cancellations, Kneecap announced three solo concerts in Cologne, Berlin, and Hamburg, set for September 2025.