The Welsh Conservatives have expressed serious concerns regarding the decision to invite the group Kneecap to perform at this year’s Green Man Festival, following reports of troubling behaviour and rhetoric associated with the group.
The group kneecap has been linked to alleged statements advocating violence against Members of Parliament and apparent displays of support for proscribed terrorist organisations. Reports from a 2023 performance allege that a band member stated, “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP,” while a 2024 video purportedly shows a member displaying a Hezbollah flag and voicing support for extremist groups.
Expressing his concern in a letter to the festival organisers and the First Minister, Welsh Conservative Shadow Culture, Tourism & Sport, Gareth Davies MS, said:
“I was deeply concerned to hear that organisers of Green Man Festival have booked the controversial rap group Kneecap to perform at this year’s event. The group have been accused of glorifying violence and by providing a platform, Green Man risks further inciteful comments from the group.
“Following the tragic murders of Jo Cox MP and Sir David Amess MP, it is critical that public events avoid providing a platform to individuals who incite hatred, the organisers must consider the consequences of allowing their presence at the festival.
“Associating Green Man with such rhetoric risks undermining its reputation, inflaming community tensions, and sending a dangerous message that advocacy for violence is tolerated in Wales. That is why I have written a letter to the organisers and the First Minister to seek clarification on this.”
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