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Kneecap, October 11
We have a venue upgrade! Last week we hyped Kneecap’s October 11 appearance at the House of Blues, and due to overwhelming demand, the show has been moved down Lansdowne to MGM Music Hall at Fenway Here’s the word — St. Patrick’s Day in Boston arrives twice this year: First on March 17, and then October 11, when the Belfast hip-hop trio and Irish cultural phenomenon unfurl the bratach na hÉireann for their largest North American tour so far. The word comes just as the BBC short-listed the trio for its Sound of 2025, which is a fairly big deal across the Atlantic, and with the help of a raucous live show, 2024’s well-received eponymous biopic — where Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, and DJ Provaí each played themselves — and a staunch support of the Irish language, the movement grows louder by the day. Kneecap have stirred shit up with their fierce stance on Irish unification and republicanism, giving a voice to those who strive for one Ireland. Rapping in a mix of Irish and English languages for a potent cocktail of mindful fury, Kneecap are rooted in “community, craic, and defiance,” weaponizing their potent lyricisms and high-energy live shows to spark rebellion and change. Gártha! Tickets go on sale Friday (February 7) at 10 a.m. local time.
