Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap welcomed a unique guest to the stage during their Melbourne shows over St. Patrick’s Day weekend – the head of King George V, believed to be a piece from a statue decapitated in the city last year. The group posted on Instagram, highlighting the event and hinting at the statue’s history, mentioning that “every colony can fall.” Kneecap, known for their loud Republican politics and Irish language promotion, has been in the spotlight after controversial actions. Melbourne police confirmed they are investigating the statue’s decapitation and its recent appearance at the concert.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/world/australia/king-george-v-stolen-statue-melbourne-kneecap.html