The announcement from the rap trio comes weeks after one member was charged with a terrorism offence<\/p>\n
Author: Lauren Del Fabbro, PAPublished 15th Jul 2025<\/p>\n
Belfast rap trio Kneecap have announced new tour dates to play their “biggest run of shows ever”, including a date in Sheffield in November.<\/p>\n
The move comes after Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged in May with a terrorism offence relating to displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, during a gig in November 2024.<\/p>\n
The group said their actions, including holding the Hezbollah flag, had been taken out of context.<\/p>\n
Announcing the news on Tuesday, the group – which is made up of O hAnnaidh, Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh – shared a post on Instagram with the caption that read: “Here we go.<\/p>\n
“We’re back in November across Scotland, England and Wales to play our biggest run of shows ever.<\/p>\n
“All of ye can get a pre-sale link for tomorrow at 10am ahead of the masses by signing up to our mailer or WhatsApp channel.<\/p>\n
“The Prime Minster himself cant stop us…he could stop sending bombs to Israel but that’s another story…”<\/p>\n
The group are known for speaking out against the war in Gaza, and recently performed to a sea of Palestinian flags during their set at Glastonbury Festival in June.<\/p>\n
They claim the controversies surrounding the group are part of a smear campaign against them because of their vocal support for Palestine and criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, which they say is a genocide.<\/p>\n
The group recently performed at Glasgow’sO2 Academy, in a gig which sold out in 80 seconds.<\/p>\n
They were due to perform at TRNSMT festival in Glasgow, but their set was axed after concerns raised by police.<\/p>\n
Their tour will start in Bournemouth on November 14, arriving at the Sheffield Octagon on November 24.<\/p>\n
Kneecap will also perform in London at the previously announced show at OVO Arena Wembley on September 18.<\/p>\n