Performance by rap band Kneecap in Vienna canceled:
The Belfast rap trio will not be performing in Vienna. The FPÖ had previously filed charges of condoning ...
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Kneecap Concert Cancelled in Vienna Over Security ConcernsBelfast rap trio Kneecap will not perform at Vienna’s Gasometer; tickets are refundable amid political controversy.
Key FactsAug 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Northern Irish rap group Kneecap’s show in Vienna was cancelled shortly before the event.
- The FPÖ party threatened legal action against the venue for allegedly endorsing terrorism.
- Kneecap faced bans from multiple festivals and was denied entry to Hungary recently.
- Authorities officially cited urgent security concerns as the reason for cancelling the performance.
Whoever celebrates and supports terrorism crosses every red line. This has nothing to do with artistic or freedom of expression.— The FPÖ commented on the planned performance of Kneecap in Vienna.
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