He also played ‘Forgetful Heart’ for the first time since 2015, and ‘To Ramona’ for the first time since 2017
“In a democracy, no political figures or political parties should have the right to dictate who does and does not play at music festivals"
The 20th anniversary edition will also host sets from Sex Pistols, Jack White, The Pogues and many more
Other selections come from Warmduscher, HotWax and The Pogues
The roster of vocalists includes Nadine Shah, Iona Zajac, John Francis Flynn, Lisa O’Neill and Lankum‘s Daragh Lynch
The Christmas classic has been at the centre of debate in recent years, with Hozier's version including altered lyrics
The surviving members of The Pogues recently praised Fontaines in an interview with NME
Including songs by Paul McCartney and Raye
"Times change and you have to be more mindful of what you’re saying and when you’re saying it"
The surviving members talk to NME about their 2025 tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Rum Sodomy & The Lash’, playing without Shane MacGowan, their memories of the late frontman, telling “herrenvolk shite" Laurence Fox where to go, and the culture wars around 'Fairytale Of New York'