Kneecap rapper calls terror charge an attempt to ‘silence us’ during London festival appearance

Members of Kneecap, Liam Og O Hannaidh (Mo Chara), JJ O Dochartaigh (DJ Provai), and Naoise O Caireallain (Moglai Bap) (Brian Lawless/PA)

A member of Irish rap trio Kneecap said the terror charge he faces is an attempt to “silence us,” as the group appeared on stage for a gig they claimed was nearly “pulled.” 

Liam Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, spoke to thousands of people in Brockwell Park, south London, as the group headlined the Wide Awake Festival on Friday.