Kneecap banned from Hungary ahead of appearance at major music festival

Irish rap trio Kneecap have been banned from entering Hungary, where they are due to perform at one of Europe’s largest music festivals. The Belfast-based band – who regularly display pro-Palestinian messages during their gigs – were to take the stage at the six-day Sziget Festival, which begins on 6 August. Hungarian authorities have accused the band of using antisemitic hate speech and expressing praise for the militant group Hamas. They have caused controversy in recent months, including at Glastonbury Festival, where member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – who performs...