Kneecap performing at Electric Picnic is really important, organiser says

Kneecap have cancelled some gigs in the US because of members’ UK court appearances (PA)

The inclusion of Kneecap on the Electric Picnic lineup is “really important” for the Irish festival, organisers have said.

The rap group, who say they are coming under pressure for openly expressing support for the Palestinian people, are to perform this Saturday at Ireland’s largest music festival.