Kneecap say Catherine Martin will be 'on her own' at SXSW festival as Irish artists pull out

Hip hop trio Kneecap are among the entire lineup of Irish artists who withdrew from the Texas event in protest at sponsorships by the American military, and major sponsorships from military-industrial companies. Picture: David Creedon

A member of rap group Kneecap has said that Arts Minister Catherine Martin will be "standing on her own” on the Irish stage at the South by South West (SXSW) music festival in the US.

The band are among the entire lineup of Irish artists who withdrew from the Texas event in protest at sponsorships by the American military, and major sponsorships from military-industrial companies.