Irish rap trio Kneecap have announced they will perform on the main stage at Electric Picnic this August.
The festival, which takes place from August 29-31 at Stradbally Estate, confirmed the addition. “This is going to be a special one,” EP posted on social media.
It comes after the group, which consists of Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, and DJ Próvaí, performed at Glastonbury over the weekend.
British police said on Saturday that they are assessing videos of comments made by the Belfast rap trio, as well as punk duo Bob Vylan, during their performances at the Glastonbury Festival.
Bobby Vylan, of Bob Vylan, led crowds on the festival’s West Holts Stage in chants of “death, death to the IDF”, before a member of rap trio Kneecap suggested fans “start a riot” outside his bandmate’s upcoming court appearance, and led the crowd on chants of “f*** Keir Starmer”.
Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was charged with a terror offence and British Prime Minister Starmer had criticised their inclusion in the festival.
News broadcasts criticising the hip hop trio played from the sound system before they walked onto the stage were booed by the Glastonbury Festival audience.
The trio opened with the song from their 2024 album and also performed tracks including and .
The group are known for their provocative lyrics and merchandise, as well as their championing of the Irish language and support for Palestine.
Headline acts appearing at Electric Picnic this year include Chappell Roan and Hozier.
