Controversial Irish-language rappers draw 'headline-worthy' crowd at Glastonbury against the odds

Saturday, 29 June 2024
In a morning timeslot when most respectable Glastonbury-goers would usually be in bed, Irish-language rappers Kneecap drew what stage organisers described as a headline-worthy crowd to the area.

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