Kneecap manager Daniel Lambart on the band's controversial performance at Coachella

Kneecap manager Daniel Lambart on the band's controversial performance at Coachella

Kneecap has come in for some praise and also some criticism following its performance at the Coachella Music Festival in California last weekend. Some commentary online has called for their working visas to be revoked as a result. Sarah speaks with Kneecap's manager, Daniel Lambert.

Kneecap Responds To Sharon Osbourne Criticism Of Coachella Performance: “Statements Aren’t Aggressive”

Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap have responded to criticism over their controversial Coachella performance, after Sharon Osbourne called for them to have their U.S. working visas revoked. The band met fierce criticism from several quarters, including Osbourne and Fox News, after their performance last Friday at Coachella’s Sonora stage included projections “fuck Israel” and “free Palestine” and other messages of protest against U.S. support of the …

Sharon Osbourne urges feds to yank Irish rap group Kneecap’s US visas following anti-Israel Coachella set

Sharon Osbourne urged the feds to yank Kneecap's US visas after the Irish rap group launched into an anti-Israel tirade before a backdrop reading "F–k Israel Free Palestine" on the Coachella stage Saturday.

Kneecap Respond to Coachella Criticism, Address Sharon Osbourne Comments

The Irish rap group Kneecap have never shied away from politics, and their recent sets at Coachella sparked controversy after they included messages defending Palestine during their performances on both weekends. In an email to Rolling Stone, band member Mo Chara explained that Kneecap have spoken about Palestine “at every single gig since the band’s formation, long before October 2023 as the oppression and brutal occupation of Palestine has bee…

Coachella: Kneecap say statements 'not aggressive' after criticism

Kneecap ended their performance at the California music festival with pro-Palestinian messages.

Sharon Osbourne urges US to revoke Kneecap rappers’ visas after Israel criticism

Irish language group uses Coachella gig to denounce Gaza attacks, saying ‘Palestinians have nowhere to go’Sharon Osbourne has urged US authorities to revoke work visas for Kneecap after the Irish language rap group used a performance at Coachella to denounce Israeli attacks on Gaza.The TV presenter accused the band of hate speech and supporting terrorist organisations and said it should not be allowed to perform in the US. “I urge you to join me…