Irish rap trio Kneecap have shared another message regarding the ongoing genocide in Gaza, urging their followers to 'please pay attention'

Irish band Kneecap have shared a powerful message in the build-up to their Glastonbury set. While the rap group will be taking to the stage at the iconic festival, their set will not be shown live on the BBC following the fallout from their political gestures at previous shows.

Now, the group has shared a short film calling for urgent attention to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Taking to Instagram, they shared the video which opened with a public service announcement graphic that reads: "Please pay attention," in the opening credits.

They then read a statement condemning genocide as they draw from sources including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, The Lancet, and multiple UN agencies. The words are accompanied by a series of animated illustrations on screen, while as well as interviews with doctors and activists.

In the caption for the upload, the group wrote: "Kneecap is not the story. Genocide in Gaza is.

The upload comes a day after it was announced the outspoken group's Glastonbury set is unlikely to be broadcast live on BBC. There were also calls to pull the act.

It comes following controversy over band member Mo Chara's court case this week. Mo Chara, real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, was charged with brandishing a flag backing banned militant group Hezbollah at a gig in November 2024.

The 27-year-old faced Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18. Supporters and musicians, including Paul Weller, gathered outside.

The charge related to an incident after the band's O2 Forum show in Kentish Town, London.

However the band had branded the case against the musician as “witch hunt”. They made the calim in a post shared on Twitter/X after they were investigated by counter-terrorism police in May for videos allegedly showing Liam saying "up Hamas, up Hezbollah".

Meanwhile, hundreds of people protesting held up placards that read "Free Mo Chara", and "Defend Kneecap". The group was also backed by respected musicians, who also showed public support for the band.

The controversial slot at Glastonbury was also under scrutiny. However, with the rapper bailed until later in the summer, the show has been able to go ahead, much to the delight of many fans.

Speaking from Westminster, he told fans: "For anybody going to Glastonbury, you can see us there at 4pm on the Saturday.

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