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10 exciting new Irish artists you should be listening to in 2024

The Irish music scene is on fire right now: here is a new batch of emerging talent worth celebrating and supporting

Louder

Artists and speakers protest SXSW festival over defence sponsors, Gaza war

At least 80 acts and speakers have dropped out of the Texas event as part of a boycott against US weapons companies.

Al Jazeera

All 12 Irish artists invited to play official showcases at the SXSW music festival have withdrawn in solidarity with Palestine

Sprints, Kneecap, NewDad, Chalk, Gurriers and more lead exodus of Irish artists from Austin's SXSW music festival

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Lambrini Girls, Kneecap and Sprints pull out of SXSW over Israel-Gaza conflict

A growing number of emerging bands are boycotting the Texan festival, which is sponsored by the US Army

Evening Standard

“It’s about deconstructing the systems that have created all this poverty, sectarianism, hatred and murder”: Belfast rap trio Kneecap announce debut album Fine Art, share mosh pit video for Sick In The Head

Irish language-rap trio Kneecap share details of their debut album Fine Art, announce biggest UK tour to date

Louder

Monday briefing: Why is Arts Council England clamping down on political statements?

In today’s newsletter: Artists reacted with fury to the warning that ‘overtly political or activist’ statements could lead to a withdrawal of funding. But it is just the latest example of the paucity of support for the arts

The Guardian - UK

Comedy biopic 'Kneecap' secures international sales, expanding its distribution

Discover the international success of the uproarious biopic 'Kneecap', chronicling the rise of an Irish rap group and their rebellious impact on youth culture.

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The tale of the Northern Irish rap group, the Tories – and the sinister censoring of ‘anti-British’ art

The UK government has blocked funding to Republican band Kneecap. Who knew patriotism was a requirement in the arts, asks journalist Anna Cafolla

The Guardian - UK

"Once again the British government is trying to silence voices from West Belfast – once again it will fail!": Rising hip-hop stars Kneecap accuse the British government of trying to "silence" them after having funding blocked

“We’ve been blocked from receiving significant music funding because a Tory Minister doesn’t like our art”

Louder

Irish language hip-hop trio Kneecap have Michael Fassbender in their biopic, and a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and they haven't even released their debut album yet

West Belfast rap group Kneecap have premiered their biopic at the Sundance film festival, and critics are loving it

Louder

Irish language film about Belfast rap group KNEECAP to showcase at Cannes

"We're buzzing to show people a side of Belfast that isn't about guns, bombs and death"

Belfast Live

Nostalgia, rap tributes and violent tropes: has Northern Ireland really turned its back on the Troubles?

Celebrations are being planned to mark 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement but, with many romanticising the Troubles, the past can seem very present

The Guardian - UK

Michael Fassbender set to star in Korean thriller alongside wife Alicia Vikander

Emmy-nominated Korean actress and model Hoyeon, who made her screen debut with Netflix’s Squid Game, also joins the cast

Irish Mirror

10 new Irish artists you should be listening to right now

As the pain of those St. Patrick's weekend hangovers subside, here are 10 rising Irish artists making noises worth celebrating

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‘We’re not an army – we’re three boys from Belfast’: rap crew Kneecap laugh off their week of controversy

Their mural of a burning police van had politicians of all stripes up in arms. But they say they want to provoke thought, not violence

Belfast Live

Feile an Phobail: Calls for review of public funding after weekend incidents spark outrage

"We are in 2022, this is not the Northern Ireland that we need to be building."

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