Kneecap concert in Derry gets go-ahead at new venue
A CONCERT by Irish-speaking rap trio Kneecap will go ahead this month it has been confirmed. The gig, which was due to be held at St Columb’s Park on November 2, has been moved to Templemore Sports Complex where it will take place on November 23. Complaints were made by some residents who claimed the original venue was not a suitable location for Kneecap’s music – which contains politically charged music. Kneecap is made up of Móglaí Bap, Dj Provaí, and Mo Chara Speaking at the time Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) assembly member Gary Middleton said: “The idea of bringing Kneecap, a provocative, controversial group, with all that goes with it in terms of their lyrics and behaviour... the idea of bringing that to the park is something which I think the majority of people would recognise is not a wise idea." Since then SDLP Derry City and Strabane District Council Group Leader councillor Brian Tierney proposed licensing be granted for the event to be held at the Templemore Sports Complex instead. That was granted…
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