Kneecap advert ‘banned’ on London Tube network

Getty ImagesThe rejected TfL advert featured Kneecap’s brand which depicted a balaclavaBelfast rap trio Kneecap have stated they’re “banned” from promoting one in all their posters on the London Underground.The group have been within the headlines since one in all their members was accused of allegedly supporting a proscribed terrorist organisation. He has denied the cost.On Thursday, in a social media put up, they stated: “We have been banned from promoting on the London Tube.”Transport for London (TfL) stated it approves adverts on a “case-by-case foundation” and deemed the Kneecap poster, displaying their regularly used brand depicting a balaclava to advertise a September live performance, would “would probably trigger widespread or critical offence to cheap members of the general public”. The poster exhibits their brand, based mostly on the balaclavas worn by paramilitaries in the course of the Troubles in Northern Eire, and reads: “Kneecap. OVO Enviornment Wembley, London. Thurs 18th September ’25.”BBC Information understands it’s the particular poster that has been rejected and never a complete ban on Kneecap promoting. The balaclava-style brand has been used beforehand on the TfL community, although in a a lot smaller dimension, in promotional adverts for the band’s summer time 2024 film.A TfL spokesperson supplied no additional remark when requested about this.In an announcement, the group stated: “How petty can political policing and interference get.”After utilizing the Tube to promote a great deal of instances for gigs, information and our film, all with out challenge.”This efficiency will likely be their first within the capital since they supported Irish post-punk band Fontaines DC at a offered out efficiency in Finsbury Park on 5 July.In Could, Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs below the stage title Mo Chara, was charged with a terrorism offence referring to allegedly displaying a flag in assist of Hezbollah on the O2 Discussion board in Kentish City, north London, throughout a gig in November 2024.He’s due in court docket subsequent month.’Cautious consideration’The group carried out at Glasgow’s 02 on Tuesday, in a gig which offered out in 80 seconds.They have been on account of carry out at TRNSMT pageant in Glasgow this weekend, however their set was axed after issues raised by police.The musicians have repeatedly spoken out towards the conflict in Gaza and carried out to a sea of Palestinian flags throughout their set at Glastonbury Competition in June.The trio adopted punk duo Bob Vylan on the West Holts stage, and each acts are being investigated by Avon and Somerset Police for feedback made on stage.TfL’s spokesperson stated: “All adverts submitted for show on our community are reviewed on a case-by-case foundation.”Having given this very cautious consideration, this advert was rejected because it was deemed that operating it could probably trigger widespread or critical offence to cheap members of the general public.”