The hip hop trio from Belfast, including Liam Og O hAnnaidh (Mo Chara), faced scrutiny after one member was charged with a terror offence, sparking protests calling for their removal from the Glastonbury Festival. During their performance, they received strong audience support, chanting against British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and criticizing Rod Stewart's comments on Nigel Farage. Mo Chara showed solidarity with Palestine Action, discussing the repercussions of discussing Palestine within the music industry, emphasizing the awareness of global youth about the issue. The BBC opted not to live-stream their performance amid the controversy.
Mo Chara expressed solidarity with Palestine Action, highlighting the challenges faced by those who speak out about Palestine in the music industry, noting, "Young people around the world know what's going on in Palestine, I'm so proud of you."
During their Glastonbury set, the hip hop trio led chants of 'F**k Keir Starmer', responding to the British Prime Minister's statement that their performance would not be 'appropriate'.
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