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Independent Artist Group (IAG) has confirmed it has parted ways with the group following their appearance at Coachella. Without IAG’s sponsorship, Kneecap’s U.S. work visas are no longer valid. That means the group cannot perform in the country for the foreseeable future—at least until they find a new sponsor. The fallout isn’t exclusive to the United States, either.
Meanwhile, U.K authorities have opened an inquiry into Kneecap’s public comments, combing through past performances on stage. The group previously apologized for a 2023 incident in which they told a crowd ‘Kill your local MP’—sparking inquiry into the group’s other comments on stage. Kneecap says they reject any suggestion they would seek to incite violence against any individual and that the footage was taken out of context. The group has also further denied any support for Hamas or Hezbollah.
Kneecap now seeks new representation for touring in the United States and has reconfigured its touring plans across Europe due to the cancellations. The group is supposed to tour across the United States starting in October, so it will be interesting to see if they find a new work visa sponsor. The situation underscores the heightened sensitivities and real-world consequences facing artists who use major platforms like the Coachella music festival to address contentious global issues on stage.
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Kneecap’s Post-Coachella Fallout Continues—US Visa Removed, German Festival Appearances Canceled – Digital Music News
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