Kneecap’s Live Show at London Festival Confirmed Following Coachella Performance

Irish hip hop group Kneecap is set to headline Wide Awake Festival 2025 in London, marking their first live show since their performance at Coachella last month. Despite facing intense scrutiny after displaying messages on the war in Gaza at Coachella, the trio’s headline performance at the upcoming festival remains scheduled as planned. The group received criticism from industry figures and politicians, and faced an investigation by counter-terror police in London for alleged controversial statements. Despite cancellations of some German headline shows and festival appearances, Wide Awake Festival has confirmed Kneecap’s performance on May 23. The festival organizers expressed their support for the group’s freedom of expression and highlighted their commitment to showcasing emerging and established talent. A list of artists, including Pulp, Fontaines D.C., and Primal Scream, also showed their support for Kneecap. In addition to Kneecap, the festival will feature performances by English Teacher, CMAT, Peaches, and more. For tickets and the full line-up, visit the official event website.