DHP Family: ‘We aren’t going to run scared’
The UK-based firm's MD George Akins speaks to IQ about providing an alternative, supporting the grassroots scene & promoting Kneecap
News By IQ | 24 June 2025
DHP Family owner George Akins has spoken of his pride at promoting Kneecap and the realities of life as an independent in an interview with IQ.
The promoter and venue operator is staging Primary Talent International-represented Kneecap’s biggest headline show outside Ireland to date – at London’s 12,500-cap OVO Arena Wembley on 18 September.
The Belfast rap trio’s Mo Chara appeared in court last week charged with of displaying a flag “in such a way or in such circumstances as to arouse reasonable suspicion he is a supporter of a proscribed organisation”, namely Hezbollah – during a concert in London in November 2024. He has been bailed until 20 August.
Like many within the music community, Akins is resolute in his support of the group.
“We’re really…
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