The NorthSide festival in Aarhus, Denmark, will proceed with featuring the hip-hop trio Kneecap in its lineup, despite one of its members facing a terrorism-related charge in the UK. The festival organizers have confirmed this decision.

Liam O’Hanna, a member of Kneecap, has been charged with displaying a flag associated with the Hezbollah movement during a performance in London. British authorities allege that the flag was displayed in a manner suggesting support for the organization, potentially violating UK terrorism laws.

The charges stem from an incident in April, where a video surfaced showing O’Hanna allegedly waving the Hezbollah flag. The UK’s counter-terrorism unit initiated an investigation following the video’s emergence, as reported by Sky News.

Hezbollah, a Shia Muslim movement formed in 1982, has a history of conflict with Israel and has also been linked to attacks on American interests. The movement is an ally of Hamas in Gaza.

Kneecap has denied any support for Hamas or Hezbollah, claiming the video has been misinterpreted. The group asserts that the footage was taken out of context.

The NorthSide festival acknowledges the situation and states that it has been in communication with relevant parties. The festival emphasizes its commitment to providing a platform for engagement, cultural expression, and freedom of speech, while firmly opposing all forms of violence and extremism.