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Kanye West has cancelled another gig – but what’s happening with the rest of his 2026 tour?

Four of the rapper’s 2026 dates have so far been called off

The Independent UK

‘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

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

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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

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

Kanye West’s big comeback squashed, denied entry to UK, entire festival now officially canceled

The British government intervenes against West.

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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.

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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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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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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

The Independent UK

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

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

Kanye West backlash escalates in UK as festival organiser defends booking - West issues statement

Wireless Festival organiser has defended the booking of Kanye 'Ye' West for this summer’s headline slot, while more sponsors drop out of the festival. Questions remain over whether the controversial rapper will be able to enter the UK. West has now issued a statement of his own.

Euronews

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.

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Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Wireless Festival boss stands by Ye headlining concerts as sponsors pull out

As sponsors pull out from London’s Wireless Festival over headliner Ye, its organizer is standing by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West

The Guardian - UK

Wireless festival promoter stands by decision to have Kanye West perform

Performer is being extended ‘forgiveness’ over antisemitic remarks, says Melvin Benn, despite calls for ban

Evening Standard

Kanye West has ‘legal right to perform’ in UK, says Wireless promoter

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

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“I don’t know why I keep believing that I could keep a secret in Ireland”: Fatboy Slim secret gig cancelled after too many people find out about it

Norman Cook played Electric Picnic festival over the weekend

Evening Standard

Kneecap performance a special moment, says Electric Picnic boss

Melvin Benn also highlighted the performances of Chappell Roan and Hozier at Ireland’s largest music festival as ‘insanely good’

Evening Standard

Kneecap performing at Electric Picnic is really important, organiser says

Electric Picnic organisers also said The Mary Wallopers’ sound being cut during a festival last weekend was ‘shocking’.

Metal Hammer

Limp Bizkit to play Reading and Leeds 2025, more than 25 new names also added

Nu metal legends Limp Bizkit are amongst dozens of new additions to this year's Reading and Leeds lineup

The Independent UK

Festival boss defends admitting unaccompanied 16-year-olds despite boy’s death

Leeds Festival founder Melvin Benn was giving evidence at the inquest into the death of David Celino, who took ecstasy at the August 2022 event.

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

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