Kneecap, a group known for their provocative lyrics and advocacy for the Irish language, has faced multiple concert cancellations recently, including a performance at Sziget Festival in Hungary. They claim that a smear campaign is targeting them due to their pro-Palestine stance and criticisms of Israel's actions in Gaza. Their planned performance in Vienna was also cancelled due to safety concerns from authorities, prompting the group to express their frustration and commitment to fighting for justice for Palestinian people. They committed to refunding ticket buyers.
The group has faced several show cancellations, including performances at TRNSMT festival in Glasgow and the Eden Project in Cornwall, following their ban from entering Hungary for Sziget Festival.
Kneecap has asserted that there is a smear campaign against them due to their support for Palestine and their criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, describing their recent cancellations as politically motivated.
On social media, the group stated: 'Yet again, it is clear that this is political distraction and a further attempt to silence those who call out genocide against the Palestinian people.'
The scheduled Kneecap show in Vienna on September 1 has been cancelled due to acute safety concerns raised by the authorities, according to a notice on the venue's website.
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