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Kneecap removed from TRNSMT festival bill amid police ‘safety concerns’

Kneecap removed from TRNSMT festival bill amid police ‘safety concerns’ — Kneecap. File Picture: PA

Wed, 28 May, 2025 - 20:02

Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter

Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival in Scotland amid concerns raised by police over safety.

The Belfast rap trio have scheduled a replacement gig at an O2 Academy in July, the band said.

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