Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap canceled 15 U.S. tour dates in October because a London court hearing is close to the tour's first date. Canadian shows remain unchanged. Member Mo Chara was charged with a terror offense for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert in November 2024. The band denies supporting Hamas or Hezbollah and said they will vehemently defend themselves in court. The Metropolitan Police were reportedly informed in April 2025 and Chara was formally charged on May 22, 2025. The group publicly supported Palestine at festivals and fans chanted "Free Palestine" at Coachella. Kneecap promises a special U.S. announcement next week and hopes to return with a larger rescheduled tour.
Member Mo Chara was charged with a terror offense for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert in November 2024. The band firmly denies supporting Hamas or Hezbollah. The Metropolitan Police were reportedly made aware of the incident in April 2025 and Chara was formally charged on May 22, 2025. At the time, Kneecap, who denied the "offence," said they "will vehemently defend" themselves in court.
At the end of Kneecap's Coachella set, fans started a "Free Palestine" chant. It's not all bad news. Kneecap promises U.S. fans a special announcement scheduled for next week, hinting that the surprise is still a way to connect with fans this October. Regarding the rescheduling of the shows, they hope to return to the States for "an even bigger tour" - the original shows were sold-out, after all.
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