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Kneecap's Coachella Protest Escalates With Uncensored Anti-Israel Messages

The Irish rap trio projected bold pro-Palestinian slogans during their second-weekend set, circumventing alleged censorship and amplifying their message through social media.

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Members of the band Kneecap including Mo Chara and Moglai Bap perform onstage during Day 1 of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 18, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)
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Overview

  • Kneecap displayed messages accusing Israel of genocide and condemning U.S. support, including the slogan 'Fuck Israel, Free Palestine,' during their second Coachella performance on April 18.
  • The band alleged that their political messaging had been censored during their first-weekend set, prompting them to bypass festival controls through onstage projections and livestreaming with Hasan Piker on Twitch.
  • Jewish advocacy groups criticized Coachella's organizers for allowing Kneecap's performance, calling for the band's visa revocation and future cancellations of their shows.
  • Kneecap contextualized their protest by drawing parallels between Irish historical oppression and the plight of Palestinians, while leading the crowd in a 'Free Palestine' chant.
  • Coachella's organizers, Goldenvoice and AEG, have not yet responded to public backlash or demands for action against the band following the widely amplified protest.