One of the members of the Irish rap group Kneecap was spotted wearing a retro Celtic top as the group arrived at their sold-out Glasgow show.
The trio—Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin), and DJ Próvaí—were originally scheduled to headline the King Tut’s stage at TRNSMT 2025, but were dropped from the line-up in May after Police Scotland raised safety concerns.
"Officers have highlighted that the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event.
"We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival."
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In response, the group announced a headline show at Glasgow’s O2 Academy on July 8, which was sold out within just 80 seconds.
The band was seen arriving at the venue amidst a crowd of pro-Palestine demonstrators, including members of the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, waving flags outside the Gorbals-based venue.
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As they entered, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, also known as Móglaí Bap, was photographed wearing a retro version of Celtic FC’s 1996 bumblebee shirt.
Mo Chara, who is currently facing terror offence charges, was seen waving to the crowd dressed entirely in black.
Ó Cairealláin was seen carrying a leaflet calling for the charges against Mo Chara to be dropped and controversially calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to be arrested.
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The Glasgow Times reported yesterday that Police Scotland confirmed that it will implement a “proportionate and considered policing plan” to ensure public safety.
A visible police presence surrounded the O2 Academy throughout the evening, with officers on patrol in the surrounding area.
Superintendent Paul Douglas said: “We are aware of a number of events and concerts due to take place in the Greater Glasgow area in the week beginning Monday, 7 July, 2025.
“A proportionate and considered policing plan is in place within the city and we are working with a number of stakeholders to ensure the safety of all those attending these events and, where possible, minimise disruption to the people of Glasgow.”
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