Kneecap Share 'Bad News' To US Fans Ahead Of UK Court Hearing

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, departs Westminster Magistrates Court London, Wednesday, Aug 20Irish band Kneecap shared “bad news” to their US fans last night over Instagram. “Due to the proximity of our next court hearing in London to the first date of the tour, as the British government continues its witch-hunt, we will have to cancel all 15 US tour dates in October,” their post read.Breaking the news to “tens of thousands of fans” ahead of the musicians’ “fully sold-out” shows “is news we are sad to deliver,” they added, before offering refunds to all those affected. They also promised “something very special for US fans next week” and announced Canadian shows would not be affected.View this post on InstagramA post shared by KNEECAP (@kneecap32)The three West Belfast artists claim they have been the focus of a “smear campaign” since their Coachella set this April, in which they expressed solidarity with Palestine. Days after leading their crowd to chant “free Palestine” and projecting images like “fuck Israel” onto their stage’s screen, it was reported that counter-terrorism officers had started to examine old footage of the trio’s performances.One of these allegedly involved the group chanting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah” at a London gig.Since then, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – whose stage name is Mo Chara, meaning “my friend” in Irish – has been charged with a terror offence for allegedly holding the flag of Hezbollah in a 2024 show.The band have recently spoken out about posters promoting their upcoming tour being “banned” from the London Underground. View this post on InstagramA post shared by KNEECAP (@kneecap32)On 26 September, a chief magistrate will decide whether Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will stand trial. He has been on unconditional bail since June and also appeared in court on 20 August.“Once we win our case, which we will, we promise to embark on an even bigger tour,” the band, who have previously described their legal complications as a “distraction from war crimes that the British state support,” wrote on Instagram while announcing the US tour info. Related...Kneecap Speak Out After Being 'Banned' From Advertising On London UndergroundPolice Open Criminal Investigation After Bob Vylan And Kneecap's Glastonbury SetsHere's What Actually Went Down When Kneecap Performed At Glastonbury

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