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EXPLAINED: Wireless festival | Vintage Vibes

Controversial rapper Kanye West has postponed a concert in France "until further notice" just days after he was blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless Festival in London.

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OPINION - Kanye West's Wireless Festival fiasco was embarrassing — and entirely predictable

Promoters, sponsors and Keir Starmer all have mud on their faces – this was not the place to test Kanye’s rehabilitation, writes India Block

Evening Standard

Wireless Festival Cancelled: Jay-Z Named As Original Choice Before Kanye West Disaster

Discover the behind-the-scenes decisions that led to the cancellation of the 2026 Wireless Festival, including the initial choice of Jay-Z as headliner before Kanye West's controversial booking.

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£30 million hit to London economy after Wireless Festival cancelled over Home Office Kanye West ban

The Finsbury Park festival was called off on Tuesday when the Home Office confirmed headliner Kanye West would be blocked from entering Britain

Evening Standard

Sponsors Flee After Kanye Booking—PepsiCo, Diageo, and PayPal Pull Out Before Festival Cancelled

Kanye West UK ban triggers Wireless Festival cancellation after sponsors pull out, leaving fans facing losses and raising questions over celebrity controversy and event risks.

International Business Times UK

Wireless Festival boss Melvin Benn claims Pepsi approved Kanye West booking before boycott

Melvin Benn has claimed drinks company Pepsi actually "signed off" on the controversial headliner for Wireless.

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Kanye West cancellation could see Wireless Festival lose staggering fee

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Wireless Festival sparks fresh fury after Kanye West ban as fans brand cancellation ‘performative nonsense’

The backlash comes after Kanye West was blocked from entering the UK, forcing the three-day London festival to be scrapped entirely

Evening Standard

Kanye West Granted UK Visa for First Concert in 11 Years, But It Could Still Be Revoked

Kanye West's UK visa for Wireless Festival is under review following backlash over his past actions, sparking controversy and political debate.

International Business Times UK

Wireless Festival ‘could lose £30m’ in potential earnings from Kanye West cancellation, says industry boss

Rapper, 48, was denied entry into the UK to perform at the London festival

The Independent UK

Wireless Festival cancelled and tickets refunded after UK Government blocks Kanye West’s entry

Ye’s controversial comments come back to haunt him as UK entry is blocked causing Wireless Festival to pull the plug this summer

MusicRadar

Is Kanye West Banned From Performing in UK? Boss's Defiant Defence as Five Major Sponsors Pull Out

Kanye West will keep his headline slot at London's Wireless Festival despite backlash and sponsor withdrawals, with Festival Republic defending the decision.

International Business Times UK

Wireless Festival CANCELLED after Kanye West banned from UK

Wireless Festival has been cancelled after the Home Office withdrew Kanye West’s ETA, blocking him from entering the UK.

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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from UK

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Kanye West Breaks Silence On Wireless Festival Fallout As David Schwimmer Slams Rapper And Sponsors Pull Out

Kanye West’s show of remorse came after politicians and stars like David Schwimmer slammed the UK festival’s organizers for choosing him to headline.

The Independent UK

Kanye West banned from entering UK to headline Wireless Festival in row over antisemitic comments

It’s understood ministers blocked travel because his presence in the country would ‘not be conducive to the public good’

Evening Standard

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK

The rapper, now known as Ye, was due to headline the festival in London.

Evening Standard

Swinney urges Wireless organisers to ‘reflect’ on Kanye West booking

The First Minister was ‘not aware’ of the ongoing row over West playing Wireless Festival in London.

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The Independent UK

Jewish groups refuse Kanye West meeting over Wireless Festival controversy

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We won’t help save Wireless Festival by meeting Kanye West, say Jewish leaders

Festival organisers facing backlash over ‘appalling decision’ to book the US rapper

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Kanye West vows to bring 'peace, and love' to Wireless Festival

Controversial rapper Kanye West has vowed to bring "peace, and love" to London's Wireless Festival and has offered to meet with "members of the Jewish community in the UK" to make amends over his antisemitic remarks.

The Independent UK

Ye offers to meet UK Jewish community as calls mount for him to be ditched from Wireless Festival

The British government says Ye should “absolutely not” perform at London’s Wireless Festival

Evening Standard

Kanye West offers to meet British Jewish community ahead of London performance

The rapper is due to perform at Wireless Festival for three nights in July

The Independent UK

Kanye West releases statement about Wireless Festival controversy

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The Independent UK

Government considering whether Kanye West should enter UK after antisemitic comments

Presale tickets for Wireless Festival are released at 12pm on Tuesday

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