Kneecap has been banned from Hungary for three years, just prior to their scheduled performance at Sziget Festival. Authorities claim the Northern Irish rap group's presence threatens national security due to accusations of antisemitic hate speech in support of terrorism. Government spokesman Zoltán Kovács emphasized Hungary's zero tolerance for antisemitism and insisted festival organizers adhere to legal and moral standards. In response, Kneecap accused the government of hypocrisy for welcoming Benjamin Netanyahu while silencing dissent against their actions. Sziget Festival condemned the ban as unnecessary, affirming their prior cooperation with Kneecap to comply with regulations.
Kneecap have been banned from entering Hungary for three years due to claims of posing a national security threat related to antisemitic hate speech supporting terrorism.
Government spokesman Zoltán Kovács stated that Hungary has zero tolerance for antisemitism and insists that festival organizers comply with both law and moral programming.
Kneecap challenged the ban, highlighting Hungary's hypocrisy in welcoming Benjamin Netanyahu while labeling them a security threat, asserting their commitment against hate crimes.
Sziget Festival expressed regret over the ban, calling it unnecessary, and stated they had ensured Kneecap's performance aligned with Sziget's values and Hungarian law.
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