Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten made a special appearance with Kneecap during their performance of ‘Better Way To Live’ at Finsbury Park in London. Check out the highlights below.
The outdoor concert took place on July 5, featuring Fontaines D.C. as the headliners for what is their largest show to date. Supporting acts included Amyl & The Sniffers, Blondshell, Been Stellar, and Cardinals.
During Kneecap’s afternoon set, the band addressed ongoing controversies while advocating for Palestine and critiquing the UK government. They highlighted the pro-Palestinian efforts of Irish artists over the past couple of years and welcomed Chatten on stage for their collaborative track, ‘Better Way To Live.’
You can catch a clip of their performance here:
“I’m on the upside of the seesaw.” – @Kneecapceol x @GrianChatten [Pic Here]
Kneecap and Chatten have shared the stage for this song multiple times, including at Glastonbury 2024, the SSE Arena in Belfast, and Ireland’s Late Late Show.
As part of their set, Kneecap addressed recent legal challenges, with Mo Chara commenting, “It’s good to be back in London and not stuck in court. It’s been a wild few weeks.” He continued discussing the dire situation in Gaza, emphasizing the need to amplify their message, regardless of audience size: “We will always use our platform.”
Kneecap’s recent performance in Plymouth drew 750 fans, but they stepped onto a much larger stage with 45,000 enthusiastic concert-goers at Finsbury Park, shouting: “Free, free Palestine.” Mo Chara made a point to welcome any undercover officers in attendance, lightening the mood with humor.
They also took aim at Prime Minister Keir Starmer, leading chants against him while clarifying that their dissent is directed at the English government, not its people.
Kneecap’s set at Glastonbury 2025 was marked by controversy, as the BBC opted out of livestreaming just hours before their performance. The band used the opportunity to voice their support for Palestine, drawing attention from the police which is now investigating several comments made during their shows.
Despite the scrutiny, Kneecap firmly asserts that they do not advocate for violence and characterize the legal actions against them as an attempt to distract from their message.
Meanwhile, Fontaines D.C. continues to demonstrate solidarity, inviting a pro-Palestinian group to join them on stage during their recent set at Roskilde 2025.
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