- Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap have cancelled all 15 of their scheduled US tour dates for October.
- The decision was made due to the tour's close proximity to a court hearing in London on 26 September, involving band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh.
- Ó hAnnaidh was charged with allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a gig last November, an accusation he denies, with the band calling it a 'carnival of distraction' from the Gaza conflict.
- Kneecap stated they are subject to a 'witch hunt' by the British government and expect to win their court case, after which they plan an even bigger tour.
- Their sold-out Canadian shows in Vancouver and Toronto will still go ahead, and the band has promised to share something 'very special' for their US fans next week.
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