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From Fire Exit to Freedom Songs: Na Cairde Collective

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October 15, 2025 by Dizzy Spell

Na Cairde Collective emerged from London's Irish solidarity movement when three musicians accidentally formed a band during Mo Chara court protests. Named by Brian Eno himself in a legendary backstage encounter, this Camden-based collective blends Irish folk with political consciousness, raising funds for liberation causes while developing their original sound. From stairwell interviews to studio sessions, discover how Gareth, Sean, and Colin transformed from solo artists into London's most politically engaged Irish band.

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October 15, 2025 /Dizzy Spell
Irish music, London Irish Brigade, Na Cairde Collective, London Irish Centre, Mo Chara, Kneecap

The Sound of Solidarity: How the State's Attack on Kneecap Backfired

September 29, 2025 by Dizzy Spell in Music

The British government thought they could silence Palestinian solidarity by prosecuting Kneecap's Mo Chara under terrorism legislation. Instead, they created something far more dangerous: a connected community of resistance that spans Irish republicans, Palestinian activists, and Roma organisers. Over three court dates, what began as state repression transformed into movement building, proving that when you attack artists for speaking truth, you accidentally amplify every voice in the choir. This is the story of how music became the language of liberation, how friendships forged on courthouse steps built lasting networks of solidarity, and how the state's desperate attempt to distract from British complicity in Gaza genocide backfired spectacularly. From Westminster to Woolwich, from traditional Irish music to Palestinian spoken word, this is how cultural resistance turns oppression into opportunity – and how good souls making good art will win this revolution for the good guys.

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September 29, 2025 /Dizzy Spell
Kneecap, Mo Chara, terrorism charges, Gaza, Irish music, London Irish Brigade, Speit, Na Cairde Collective, court case, cultural resistance
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