Overview

• Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, was charged with a terror offense for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a 2024 London gig and will appear in court on June 18.
• Kneecap headlined the Wide Awake Festival in London, delivering a performance that included pro-Palestinian visuals and statements criticizing their legal scrutiny.
• The group released a new track, 'The Recap,' mocking Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and referencing the counter-terrorism investigation against them.
• Despite political calls for bans and gig cancellations, Kneecap retains significant fan and artist support, with thousands attending their latest performance.
• The band claims the charges are politically motivated and an attempt to silence their advocacy ahead of high-profile appearances like Glastonbury.