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Kanye West’s planned Russia comeback thrown into chaos as St. Petersburg stadium pulls out of hosting his sold‑out shows

Gazprom Arena has announced it will not host Kanye West’s two October concerts in St. Petersburg, leaving the rapper’s first major Russian shows in limbo and his promoters scrambling for answers.

BANG Premier · Aug 25

Kanye West to become biggest western star to play in Russia since invasion of Ukraine

The rapper has seen numerous tour dates cancelled following controversy over his previous antisemitic remarks

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Kanye West to perform in Russia

Kanye West is heading to Russia for two concerts in October.

BANG Premier · Aug 18

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Wireless festival future revealed after cancelling this year over Kanye West backlash

Festival Republic's Melvin Benn has addressed the future of Wireless after the festival was scrapped earlier this year.

BANG Premier · Jul 16

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 · Apr 15

Kanye West scraps show in France

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.

BANG Premier · Apr 15

No plans to cancel Kanye West’s India show after Wireless festival fiasco, organisers say

Fans remain wary as rapper’s first concert in India has been delayed once, even as organisers promise ‘a one-night-only cultural moment’

The Independent UK · Apr 14

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Saturday Night Live UK spoofs Kanye West’s Wireless controversy in ‘hilarious’ cold open

Sketch also skewered Melania Trump’s seemingly out-of-the-blue statement on Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK · Apr 12

‘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 · Apr 12

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 · Apr 9

You Don't Have To Like Kanye West To Hate His Ban From Britain

The British government has stopped the rapper from headlining at the London Wireless music festival. Why is that the British government's business?

Reason · Apr 8

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.

International Business Times UK · Apr 8

£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 · Apr 8

Kanye West ‘offered £11m to play Wireless’ before UK entry blocked

Rapper, who had been due to headline London festival for three days, has been denied entry to the UK

The Independent UK · Apr 8

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BANG Premier · Apr 8

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.

Evening Standard · Apr 7

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

International Business Times UK · Apr 7

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 7

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

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MusicRadar · Apr 7

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

BANG Premier · Apr 7

Sir Keir Starmer: Kanye West should never have been invited to headline Wireless Festival

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated that Kanye West "should never have been invited" to headline the Wireless Festival - as the event was cancelled after the controversial rapper was blocked from coming to the UK by the Home Office.

International Business Times UK · Apr 7

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.

Euronews · Apr 7

Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK by government - Wireless Festival has been cancelled

Controversial American rapper Kanye 'Ye' West has been blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless music festival after a mounting backlash over his planned summer headline slot. Now, the 2026 edition of the Wireless Festival has been axed.

BANG Premier · Apr 7

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.

Bored Panda · Apr 7

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 · Apr 7

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’

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