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‘A house of cards’: how did Wireless festival get it so wrong on Kanye West?

Industry experts say booking of controversial US rapper was calculated risk that has implications for all festivals

The Guardian - UK

£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.

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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

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

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.

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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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David Schwimmer brands Kanye West a 'hate-mongering bigot' in explosive statement

Friends star David Schwimmer has blasted Wireless Festival and its remaining sponsors for not taking action after the backlash over Kanye West's booking.

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Wireless Festival tickets go on sale amid Kanye West appearance row

The Government has been urged to ban West from entering the UK to perform at Wireless Festival because of antisemitism.

The Independent UK

Wireless tickets to go on sale after promoter defends Kanye West appearance

The Government has been urged to ban West from entering the UK to perform at Wireless Festival because of antisemitism.

Evening Standard

Wireless festival’s backing for Kanye West is all about money. Don’t pretend it’s about the art

The event has signed up Ye, who has a penchant for antisemitic and sexist outbursts, to be its headline act. It’s not even as if his music is any good any more, says Dan Hancox, a freelance writer focusing on music, politics, cities and culture

The Guardian - UK

How the UK’s Green Man Festival has managed to stay independent

Ahead of this year's festival, Green Man Festival owner and director Fiona Stewart explains the importance of independent festivals as corporations take over the industry.

Euronews

The Great Escape festival no longer sponsored by Barclays, after criticism of Israel links

Website for festival no longer names Barclays as a partner, following activist campaign against its sponsorship earlier this year

The Guardian - UK

‘Appalling’ conviction rate for over 100 sexual offences reported at Leeds and Reading festivals

Campaigners say police must do more as figures show just four cases at summer events since 2018 led to prosecutions

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‘I puked virtually every morning’: inside the stressful life of a festival organiser

You’re battling rising costs to source enough essentials for a small city and always competing for the best acts. So why would anyone run a festival? We speak to those behind Green Man, Parklife and Krankenhaus to find out

The Independent UK

Father tells inquest of drug concerns at festivals after son’s ecstasy death

David Celino died after taking the drug at Leeds Festival in August last year.

Irish Mirror

Ireland's top music promoter already securing A-list acts for festivals next year

Melvin Benn, Festival Republic MD, was speaking ahead of Marlay Park's week-long concerts later this month

Birmingham Post

Download promoter planning big summer festival in Victoria Park, Leicester

Park has hosted past festivals including Kasabian gigs and One Big Sunday with Victoria Beckham, Coldplay and Kylie Minogue

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Leeds Live

Leeds Festival boss Melvin Benn cheekily hints at 2023 plans

The Festival Republic boss has previously offered teasers on headline bookings

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Leeds Festival boss Melvin Benn appeals for tents to be taken home ahead of Bramham Park clean up

Thousands of people have been on site at Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2022

Leeds Live

Leeds Festival organisers deny giving Uber 'priority'

Separate ranks for private hire vehicles, Ubers and hackney carriages will be set up

Leeds Live

Leeds Festival 2022: Who is Melvin Benn and which company organises the festival?

Former Glastonbury staffer Melvin Benn is the man who makes Leeds Festival happen

Daily Mirror

Disabled woman 'turned away from viewing platform at George Ezra gig despite wristband'

Faith Martin attended the concert in Finsbury Park on Sunday, July 17, but says she "had to leave" after being "turned away" from the accessibility viewing platform

Evening Standard

‘Hold Wireless at the O2, not Finsbury Park’: Group’s anger at Cardi B event

SZA and Nicki Minaj set to play at hip-hop spectacular after Haringey Council support for event

Leeds Live

Leeds Festival boss planning big change for 2023 as new campaign launched

'This project will be a game changer for outdoor live events'

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