Firebrand Northern Irish rappers Kneecap have supported Irish band Fontaines DC in a London concert over the weekend, their first appearance since the Glastonbury chant furore last week.
Kneecap and British rap duo Bob Vylan are being investigated by police for potential public order offences over various chants led from the stage, with Bob Vylan’s cries of “Death to the IDF [Israel Defence Forces]”, prompting widespread criticism.
The London Telegraph reported about 45,000 people attended the show, some draped in the Palestine flag and others in Kneecap’s signature black balaclava.
Twice, members of the crowd chanted Bob Vylan’s “Death to the IDF”, but they were not echoed by the performers.
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However, Kneecap didn’t hold back, leading a “F— Keir Starmer, you’re just a shit Jeremy Corbyn” chant with the crowd.
Fontaines DC frontman Grian Chatten later chanted, “Free, free Palestine” and the stage was also lit up in red and green.
Fontaines DC did not directly mention Bob Vylan; however, they did play their song I Heard You Want Your Country Back through the speakers before taking the stage.
But Melbourne punk band Amyl and the Sniffers, who were also on the bill, dedicated one of their songs to Bob Vylan, with whom they toured Australia earlier this year.
“Some dogs can’t be muzzled,” singer Amy Taylor said.
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