Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Kneecap Avoids Glastonbury Charges Amidst Political Intimidation Claims
The band Kneecap, who performed at Glastonbury, will not be charged by the police after their controversial performance.
During the show, they chanted slogans.
Another band, Bob Vylan, is still being investigated for their own performance at the festival.
Kneecap says the investigation into their actions was political and designed to cause damage to their reputation.
One member is currently on bail for a separate terrorism charge involving a flag display.
The band previously faced investigations for comments made during other performances.
Kneecap will not face charges over their Glastonbury performance.
The police investigation into Bob Vylan continues.
Kneecap chanted “Free Palestine” and “F**k Keir Starmer” during their set.
Bob Vylan's set included chants of “Death to the IDF”.
Kneecap called the investigation "political" and "state intimidation."
- Who
- Kneecap and Bob Vylan, with the investigation led by Avon and Somerset Police.
- What
- Charges against Kneecap for their Glastonbury performance have been dropped.
- When
- The decision was made recently after the police sought advice.
- Where
- Glastonbury Festival in the UK.
- Why
- Insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction for any offence, according to police.
Kneecap's Perspective
Police Perspective
Nature of the Investigation
Kneecap's Perspective
The investigation was political and designed to damage the band's reputation.
Police Perspective
The police followed standard procedure in their investigation.
- Band
- Kneecap
- Festival
- Glastonbury
- Police Force
- Avon and Somerset Police
- Kneecap's chants
- "Free Palestine" and "F**k Keir Starmer"
- Bob Vylan's chants
- "Death to the IDF"