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Kneecap, Brian Eno, Erika de Casier sign Eurovision boycott letter protesting Israel’s involvement

No Music For Genocide — It calls upon the European Broadcasting Union to ban Israel from the upcoming competition, which is set to take place in Vienna between May 12 and May 14. Other signatories include Massive Attack, Hot Chip and Nadine Shah.

  • Activism
  • Sydney Lobe
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Kneecap sponsor Bohemian FC’s away kit to raise funds for a Palestinian refugee gym

Cearta — 30% of proceeds raised from the 2026 kit’s sale will go to ACLAÍ, which opened in the Aida refugee camp in the West Bank in 2020.

  • Sport
  • Isabelle Blakeney
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Fontaines D.C., Kneecap, Joy Crookes and more join new alliance to stand against the far right

TOGETHER — It will host a national demonstration, which will take place on March 28 in Central London.

  • Activism
  • Isaac Muk
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Hundreds rally in support of Kneecap’s Mo Chara as court delays ruling on terror charge

Adjourned — Demonstrations outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court saw chants for Palestine and Ireland echo through central London, as the rapper’s case was adjourned until September 26.

  • Activism
  • Ella Glossop
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As Kneecap and Bob Vylan face outcry, who really deserves to see justice?

Street Justice — Standing in for regular newsletter columnist Emma Garland, Huck’s Hard Feelings host Rob Kazandjian reflects on splatters of strange catharsis in sport and culture, while urging that the bigger picture remains at the forefront of people’s minds.

  • Culture
  • Robert Kazandjian
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Kneecap now have 1.5 million monthly Spotify listeners

Not the story — The number has tripled from 500,000 in January, and comes after months of criticism from media and politicians as the Irish rap trio have expressed support for Palestine.

  • Music
  • Molly Baker
A crowd of protesters holding placards and banners, including flags of Ireland, with "Defend the right to protest" and "Defend knee" written on them.

In photos: Hundreds gather outside court to protest Kneecap terror charge

‘Free Mo Charah’ — With drums, smoke and applause, protesters greeted the rapper outside court as he was released on unconditional bail.

  • Activism
  • Ella Glossop
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Bohemian FC is more than a football club

Carefree, wherever you may be — With rock star friends, a fierce commitment to Palestinian solidarity and their very own climate justice officer, north Dublin’s fan-owned team make their presence felt far beyond the pitch.

  • Sport
  • Tiernan Cannon
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Kneecap describe atrocities in Gaza as “medieval type slaughter” after breaking of ceasefire

Saoirse Don Phalaistín — The Irish rap trio took to X yesterday to criticise the “US-backed” Israeli authorities.

  • Activism
  • Isaac Muk

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