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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 · Apr 7

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.

Evening Standard · Apr 7

Kanye West says 'I'm here' as UK weighs ban over antisemitism row

Rapper Kanye West has spoken out for the first time amid growing pressure to bar him from entering Britain ahead of his scheduled headline

The Fashion Central · Apr 7

UK Jewish groups threaten protests if Kanye West’s Wireless shows go ahead

Campaign Against Antisemitism calls on rapper to cancel gigs, while rapper offers to meet Jewish representatives

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7

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

Evening Standard · Apr 7

Government considering whether Kanye West should enter UK after antisemitic comments

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

The Independent UK · Apr 7

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.

BANG Premier · Apr 7

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 · Apr 6

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 · Apr 6

Managing director of Wireless Festival’s parent company defends decision to book Kanye West

After fierce backlash to the booking, The managing director of the parent company of Wireless Festival has defended the decision to schedule Kanye West's a headliner.

BANG Premier · Apr 6