Earlier this week, the Irish trio’s “hugely exciting” performance at the Octagon Centre bought a display of their music, politics and culture to Sheffield.

The group, Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí, have become notorious for their anti-establishment and pro-Palestinian views and controversial methods of activism.

The concert in Sheffield saw examples of their outrageous demonstrations for example the group’s chant, “Maggie’s in a box, in a box, Maggie’s in a box.”

Earlier this year member Mo Chara, full name Liam Óg Óh Annaidh, faced terrorism charges although these were thrown out on the basis that the charge was not brought about in the six-month time limit.

Fans waiting to see Kneecap perform commented on the way that they advocate.

Georgia Jones, 18, said: “Obviously the way they go about it, you either love it or you hate it but I think the message that is getting spread, it needs to be spread.”

Another, Emily Browne, 18, said: “You don’t think about Kneecap and their politics. I think about Kneecap and their music.”

The concert comes to Sheffield just days before the Sheffield City Council will be flying the Palestinian flag for the first time, on Saturday 29 November for the UN Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People.

One activist, Shimshun, 56, came to promote the rally happening in Tudor Square on the Saturday at 11.30am.

In regards to the performance he said: “It’s a fantastic bit of theatre as well as great punk music and fantastic to see people revitalising a language that often gets written off.”

Along with other activism the group are passionate about their roots and revitalising the Irish Gaelic language through their rap, for example song ‘C.E.A.R.T.A’ in English meaning ‘R.I.G.H.T’ about youth rebellion and identity struggles in Ireland.

Kneecap’s politics are at the forefront for the group’s fans, so it comes as no surprise that the performance presents a chance for local activism to advocate their cause.

Shimshun said: “Sheffield City Council after a lot of lobbying has decided to raise the Palestinian flag and show that in this city this is a city of refugees, a city of sanctuary and Palestinian people especially are welcome here.”