Belfast. It is eight months since the rap trio last played Belfast. In that time they have been the centre of political controversy and the subject of police investigations. The show is taking place days after one of Kneecap's members, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, appeared in court in London accused of a terrorism offence, a charge he denies.

Fontaines DC, a five-piece punk band who formed in Dublin, have voiced support for the Palestinian cause and criticised Israel's actions in Gaza. Thousands of people have been making their way to the Boucher playing fields for one of the final summer concerts of the year.

The crowds are predominantly young people looking forward to performances from Fontaines DC and Kneecap. There's a carnival atmosphere in and around the grounds here as the festival fans enjoy the open air gig amid the continuing mild weather. Speaking before the concert, one fan said south Belfast should "expect a lot of energy" and a "pretty intense" atmosphere.

Jamie Jamison says both groups have been in the news "more for their views on the likes of Palestine or their political stance than the music". He says people value the message that "you don't have to accept the status quo". "We've moved on from generic X Factor groups." A keen gig-goer, Jamie says "people are as excited to see Kneecap as to see Fontaines" and believes Kneecap will appeal to the younger people in the audience with their high energy, while Fontaines DC can be "more mellow". (BBC)