Kneecap, an Irish-language hip-hop trio, performed to thousands at the Wide Awake festival in London, despite a terrorism charge against member Liam Og O hAnnaidh. The charge stemmed from a previous incident involving a Hezbollah flag. O hAnnaidh condemned the situation, revealing that counter-terror police charged him shortly after an interview. The band remains unwavering in its support for Palestinian rights, demonstrated in their performance by raising political messages and donating their earnings to Medecins Sans Frontieres, showcasing the blend of art and activism even under pressure.
O hAnnaidh addressed the charge, stating, 'I went for an interview with counter-terror police and within days, they came to their verdict that they were going to charge me.'
During their set, the band conveyed strong political views, stating, 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people' while leading chants of 'free, free Palestine'.
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