West

Coachella promoters ‘blindsided’ by band’s vulgar anti-Israel rhetoric at festival

Published

8 months ago

May 1, 2025

Coachella promoters ‘blindsided’ by band’s vulgar anti-Israel rhetoric at festival

A concert promoter involved in organizing the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, was reportedly “blindsided” by anti-Israel rhetoric espoused by a rock band that performed at the event.

Irish hip-hop group Kneecap made calls to “free Palestine” and “F— Israel” during their set on Friday at the Sonora tent. They also made references to genocide and condemned the U.S. military for its support of Israel, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

“Kneecap followed up its Coachella set on social media with numerous video posts about their ‘uncensored messaging’ and a request for young Americans to send the clips to President Trump, whom they called a derogatory term that starts with a c,” the Hollywood Reporter explained further.

Kneecap claimed last week that they were censored after pushing anti-Margaret Thatcher chants and other anti-Israel sentiments during their first show, which was reportedly cut off before their set ended.

GREEN DAY CALLS VICE PRESIDENT VANCE SLUR IN REWORK OF BAND’S 2000s-ERA SONG

The first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Indio, California. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

The band doubled down during their most recent performance at their weekend two show that offended the Jewish community. Sonora, a venue that typically platforms punk artists, reportedly did not livestream their second performance when organizers expected the band to double down on anti-Israel sentiments.

Formed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 2017, the band is notably a politically charged group that typically calls for Ireland to sever ties with British rule. However, Goldenvoice, the company that promoted Coachella, was shocked by Kneecap’s behavior after Jewish groups reached out to the company to address the anti-Israel remarks.

The Hollywood Reporter cites insiders as saying that the CEO of Goldenvoice, Paul Tollett, was “blindsided.”

BERNIE SANDERS TAKES COACHELLA STAGE TO RAIL AGAINST TRUMP, ‘BILLIONAIRE CLASS’ AT HIGH-DOLLAR MUSIC FESTIVAL

Coachella is no stranger to politically charged performances due to Green Day taking aim at President Donald Trump after changing the lyrics in their hit song, “American Idiot.” (Getty Images, People Magazine)

The report also cites music manager Scooter Braun defending Tollett after the backlash against Kneecap’s performance.

“Paul is a good man and has been an outspoken advocate on behalf of survivors of the Nova Music Festival,” Braun wrote on his Instagram on Sunday.

Braun explained further that Tollett had attended a Los Angeles memorial exhibit that he created to honor the hundreds who lost their lives in the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas terrorists.

“He not only attended the exhibit but stayed for five hours and then sat with survivors,” Braun said.

Coachella is no stranger to politically charged performances.

Green Day lead singer Billy Joe Armstrong took aim at President Donald Trump and his administration after changing the lyrics in their hit song, “American Idiot.”

Furthermore, Sen. Bernie Sanders made an appearance, taking the stage to blast the Trump administration.

Joshua Q. Nelson is a reporter for Fox News Digital.

Joshua focuses on politics, education policy ranging from the local to the federal level, and the parental uprising in education.

Joining Fox News Digital in 2019, he previously graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Political Science and is an alum of the National Journalism Center and the Heritage Foundation’s Young Leaders Program.

Story tips can be sent to joshua.nelson@fox.com and Joshua can be followed on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Read the full article from Here

Montana

Photos: Past and present Montana State Bobcats meet in Nashville

Published

11 minutes ago

January 5, 2026

Press Room

Photos: Past and present Montana State Bobcats meet in Nashville

Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports

Source link

Nevada

Westbound I-80 closed at Nevada Stateline and Truckee due to spin-outs

Published

23 minutes ago

January 5, 2026

Press Room

Westbound I-80 closed at Nevada Stateline and Truckee due to spin-outs

Both directions of Interstate 80 are being redirected over Donner Summit due to slick roads and multiple spin-outs. Authorities have not provided an estimated time for reopening the highway.

This is a developing story. Please check back with us for updates.

Source link

New Mexico

New Mexico transfer LS Trey Dubuc commits to Texas

Published

41 minutes ago

January 5, 2026

Press Room

New Mexico transfer LS Trey Dubuc commits to Texas

After Lance St. Louis served as the starting long snapper for the Texas Longhorns for four seasons, special teams coordinator Jeff Banks landed an experienced replacement when New Mexico Lobos transfer Trey Dubuc pledged while on a visit to the Forty Acres.

The pledge from Dubuc ensures that Texas has experienced replacements for three specialists despite signing high school prospects at each position — with the SEC expanding to 105 scholarships in 2026, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian can afford to develop high school recruits at those positions behind experienced transfers like Dubuc.

The Fort Lauderdale product started his career at USF after playing on two state championship teams at Cardinal Gibbons. A 6’1, 209-pounder, Dubuc redshirted during his freshman season in 2023 before appearing in one game as the backup long snapper the following year.

After transferring to New Mexico, Dubuc served as the starting long snapper while making two tackles for the Lobos.

Source link

Hamas builds new terror regime in Gaza, recruiting teens amid problematic election

World1 week ago

Hamas builds new terror regime in Gaza, recruiting teens amid problematic election

Indianapolis Colts playoffs: Updated elimination scenario, AFC standings, playoff picture for Week 17

Indianapolis, IN1 week ago

Indianapolis Colts playoffs: Updated elimination scenario, AFC standings, playoff picture for Week 17

Google is at last letting users swap out embarrassing Gmail addresses without losing their data

Business1 week ago

Google is at last letting users swap out embarrassing Gmail addresses without losing their data

Two attorneys vanish during Florida fishing trip as ‘heartbroken’ wife pleads for help finding them

Southeast1 week ago

Two attorneys vanish during Florida fishing trip as ‘heartbroken’ wife pleads for help finding them

Most shocking examples of Chinese espionage uncovered by the US this year: ‘Just the tip of the iceberg’

Politics1 week ago

Most shocking examples of Chinese espionage uncovered by the US this year: ‘Just the tip of the iceberg’

Roads could remain slick, icy Saturday morning in Philadelphia area, tracking another storm on the way

News1 week ago

Roads could remain slick, icy Saturday morning in Philadelphia area, tracking another storm on the way

Podcast: The 2025 EU-US relationship explained simply

World1 week ago

Podcast: The 2025 EU-US relationship explained simply

Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time

News1 week ago

Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time

News Pub

Coachella promoters ‘blindsided’ by band’s vulgar anti-Israel rhetoric at festival

West

Coachella promoters ‘blindsided’ by band’s vulgar anti-Israel rhetoric at festival