Pulp, IDLES and Fontaines D.C. among dozens of artists to sign Heavenly Recordings letter defending Kneecap’s “freedom of expression”
“In a democracy, no political figures or political parties should have the right to dictate who does and does not play at music festivals"
Massive Attack: "Kneecap are not the story. Gaza is the story. Genocide is the story"
“Solidarity with all artists with the moral courage to speak out against Israeli war crimes, and the ongoing persecution and slaughter of the Palestinian people"
"Children are starving to death, and we're spending six or seven days talking about Kneecap," says manager
"We spent less than a day talking about 15 executed medics,” says Kneecap’s manager – who added “it’s not for us to worry” about their Glastonbury slots being cancelled
Kneecap respond to cancelled Eden Project gig by announcing replacement Plymouth show on same date
The Belfast rap trio have adamantly denied supporting terrorist groups or inciting violence following calls for them to be removed from festival line-ups
10 Downing Street reject Kneecap's "half-hearted" statement on violence and MPs: "They should apologise"
The Belfast rap trio did in fact send “heartfelt apologies” to the “Amess and Cox families, while condemning violence
Kneecap speak out on Hamas, Hezbollah, violence against MPs after "distortion" and "avalanche of outrage and condemnation"
“The real crimes are not in our performances; the real crimes are the silence and complicity of those in power”
Politicians call for Kneecap to be removed from Glastonbury and TRNSMT line-ups following counter-terror investigation
It comes after footage of one of their gigs emerged, allegedly showing the group calling for the death of Conservative MPs
Fontaines D.C. and Kneecap's huge Belfast gig sells out in 35 minutes – as the DUP call for it to be banned
It comes as Kneecap divided fans at Coachella, and are currently being investigated by police for comments made at live shows
Another Kneecap gig video is being investigated by counter-terrorism police
The video allegedly shows the band calling for the death of Conservative MPs
Kneecap US tour dates still scheduled as visas reportedly no longer valid following Coachella controversy
The band have reportedly parted ways with former visa-sponsor and booking agent Independent Artist Group (IAG)