Kneecap hit back as rappers are banned from Hungary ahead of planned concert next month

THE Hungarian government says Irish language rap group Kneecap will be banned from entering the country because they "pose a national security threat". Kneecap were set to perform at the Sziget Festival on August 11. In a post on Twitter, …

Rap group Kneecap banned from Hungary before festival

Belfast-based Kneecap, who regularly display pro-Palestinian messages during their gigs, have caused controversy elsewhere, including in June at Glastonbury Festival in southwest England where their frontman - known by the stage name Mo Chara - accused …

Breaking: 'Kneecap' Trio Banned from Hungary

Hungary's authorities have banned Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap from Hungary for three years over the group's "recurring anti-Semitic hate speech supporting terrorism and terrorists", the Government Information Centre (KTK) said. " …

Hungary Bans Anti-Israel Irish Band Kneecap for Three Years Citing National Security Concerns

Hungary has banned members of the Irish rap trio Kneecap from entering the country for three years ahead of their scheduled performance at a major music festival, due to national security concerns surrounding what critics have decried as the band’s …

Hungary bans Kneecap from entering country for three years over ‘antisemitic hate speech’ ahead of Sziget Festival show

Hungarian authorities have banned Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country to perform at the Sziget Festival, accusing the band of using antisemitic hate speech and praising the Hamas militant group, a government spokesperson said on Thursday. …

Hungary Bans Kneecap Performance Over 'Antisemitic Hate Speech'

The Hungarian government on Thursday barred provocative Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country for three years and performing at the upcoming Sziget festival, accusing the band of "antisemitic hate speech". The Belfast group has made …

Kneecap describe decision to ban them from Hungary as ‘political distraction’

Irish rap group Kneecap said “there is no legal basis” for Hungary banning the act from entering the country ahead of their scheduled appearance at a music festival. The trio, who are outspoken supporters of Palestine, were due to perform at Sziget …

Kneecap describe decision to ban them from Hungary as ‘political distraction’

Kneecap banned from entering Hungary ahead of Sziget festival appearance

Kneecap have been banned from performing in Hungary ahead of their forthcoming appearance at Sziget, the country’s largest music festival. A government spokesperson shared the news earlier today (July 24), announcing that the Irish rap trio will no longer …

Hungary Faces Economic Blow from Trump’s Tariffs Despite Orbán’s Close Ties with MAGA Movement

By Emmanuel Ogbonna BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has spent years cultivating a close political relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump, aligning himself with the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement and …