Helen Wilson, a long-time Glastonbury attendee and vegan café owner, live streamed Belfast rappers Kneecap's performance on TikTok when the BBC opted not to air it. The stream garnered nearly two million interactions, highlighting public interest in the band's message. Wilson expressed her disbelief at the attention and criticized the BBC's decision, advocating for free speech. Having recently participated in a pro-Palestine rally, she viewed the censorship of Kneecap as part of a broader issue with mainstream media. Her endeavor not only boosted the band's visibility but also sparked significant social media engagement.
"I can't really believe the attention this has got, It's been crazy, but it shows that maybe the BBC got it wrong," she told the Belfast Telegraph.
"I have always believed in the right to free speech. But we're faced with being fed an edited version of events by mainstream media."
"When I heard Kneecap were not going to be shown as part of the BBC broadcast I just thought I'd stream it live and see what happened."
"I'd been taking part in a pro-Palestine rally earlier and really wanted to see Kneecap. I've been a big fan for a while and admire their support for free speech and stance against social injustice."
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