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Live Broadcast of Kneecap at Glastonbury Goes Viral, Racking up 1.8 Million Likes

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In a move that bypassed the BBC's live broadcast of the Irish rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury, a cafe owner from Swansea Helen Wilson took to social media to share the performance with her followers. With the help of her phone, Wilson live-streamed the event on TikTok, attracting nearly two million people who engaged with her content. The live broadcast was shared by Guardian journalist Lisa O'Carroll, showing that 1.8 million people had liked it.

Key Takeaways:

  • Helen Wilson, a cafe owner and yoga teacher from Swansea, live-broadcasted Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury after the BBC refused to show it live.
  • The live broadcast on TikTok racked up 1.8 million likes, with some 1 million people watching the event in real-time.
  • Wilson was offered free tickets to any Kneecap show as a reward for her efforts, with the band appreciating her "legend" status.
  • Wilson, who is the co-owner and chef of Ground Swansea, a vegan cafe, took part in a pro-Palestine march at Stonehenge and had the idea to live-stream Kneecap's performance while at Glastonbury.
  • The live broadcast was shared by Guardian journalist Lisa O'Carroll, further highlighting its popularity and impact.
  • Helen expressed her admiration for Glastonbury, calling it the "world's best festival" where free speech is welcome and there's no reason why the BBC shouldn't have shown Kneecap's set.

Statistics:

  • 1.8 million people liked Helen Wilson's live broadcast of Kneecap's performance on TikTok.
  • 1 million people watched the event in real-time.
  • Wilson's cruise was shared by Guardian journalist Lisa O'Carroll, showcasing its wider reach and impact.
  • Wilson was offered free tickets to any Kneecap show as a reward for her efforts.

Sources:

  • Helen Wilson's Instagram bio (description as a vegan chef and yoga teacher)
  • Screenshot of Helen's live broadcast on TikTok (1.8 million likes)
  • Guardian journalist Lisa O'Carroll's tweet sharing Helen's live broadcast
  • The Guardian (name and title of the publication for shared screenshot)

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