KNEECAP have teased a major announcement for tonight ahead of their Glastonbury Festival gig.
The Irish rap group, Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí, are set to perform at the world’s largest greenfield music festival this Saturday, June 28, on the West Holts stage.
But it’s looking unlikely that the band’s highly anticipated performance will be broadcast live on BBC.
The British public service broadcaster’s TV coverage of Glastonbury is due to begin at 5pm on BBC Two but the lads are scheduled to be on stage just beforehand at 4pm until 5pm.
Kneecap took to Instagram today and shared a cryptic post that stated: “Important message coming 6pm today.”
Moglai Bap also shared a photo of himself and Liam sitting on a plane – confirming they are already on route to Worthy Farm.
And while the rappers have not yet revealed what this announcement is in relation to but their fans are hoping for good news.
Shaun commented: “Bigger stage would be class/new release/live streaming of the gig for those of us who can’t make it.”
One follower wrote: “If it’s another cancellation or glasto pulling you I think everyone is going to lose their s***. Praying for good news.”
Amber said: “Can’t wait. Hope it good news. Free Palestine.”
Another fan added: “The music of Lankum is making me feel this is going to be good news!”
The band’s Glastonbury slot has been under scrutiny due to the ongoing controversy surrounding them.
Liam appeared in court earlier this month accused of displaying a flag in support of banned terror group Hezbollah at a gig.
The 27-year-old appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 18 and was released on unconditional bail until his next hearing on August 20 when legal argument will be dealt with.
Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring told him he must attend court on that day.
He was charged following the alleged incident during a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, North London.
‘NOT APPROPRIATE’
After the hearing O hAnnaidh and his fellow members Naoise O Caireallain, and J J O Dochartaigh, were greeted by loud cheers and chants of “Free Palestine” from the hundreds of people waiting outside.
Prior to the hearing, they had arrived to a scrum of their supporters who cheered as their vehicle pulled up.
However, pro-Israel demonstrators also held a counter protest, with police keeping both groups separate.
The band were wearing “Free Mo Chara” T-shirts as they arrived at the central London court.
Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has since said it is “not appropriate” for the Irish hip hop group to cash in at Glastonbury festival.
Asked by The Sun on Sunday if he thinks Kneecap should play, the PM, left, said: “No I don’t.
“I think we need to come down really clearly on this. I won’t say too much, because there’s a court case on, but I don’t think that’s appropriate.”
