The Latest Breaking News from Wireless festival

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 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

All the brands that have backed out of major festival since Kanye West was booked as the headliner

Controversial rapper was announced as the top act of London’s Wireless Festival, sparking significant backlash

The Independent UK · Apr 6

Kanye West Wireless Festival Faces Sponsor Collapse after Anti-Semitic, Nazism Row as Pressure Mounts on UK Entry Ban

Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn sponsorship from Wireless Festival 2026 following the booking of Kanye West. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the move as pressure for a UK entry ban grows.

International Business Times UK · Apr 6

Wireless Festival hit by second sponsor exit as Diageo and Pepsi pull support over Kanye West booking

Wireless Festival has lost two major sponsors after backlash over Kanye West being booked to headline all three nights of the 2026 event.

BANG Premier · Apr 6

Home Secretary urged to ban Kanye West from entering UK over antisemitism

The rapper, who has been condemned for antisemitism, is set to top the bill for all three nights of the festival in London’s Finsbury Park in July.

Evening Standard · Apr 6

Keir Starmer 'deeply concerned' by upcoming Kanye ‘Ye’ West UK gigs as sponsors pull out of festival

Kanye ‘Ye’ West, who has previously been criticised over his antisemitic remarks, will top the bill for all three nights of the upcoming Wireless Festival in the UK. The Prime Minister has expressed concerns over this booking, and several top tier sponsors are already backing out...

Euronews · Apr 6

Major partner drops Wireless Festival sponsorship over Kanye West backlash

Kanye West's planned headline slots for Wireless Festival have sparked widespread backlash.

BANG Premier · Apr 6

Keir Starmer hits out at ‘deeply concerning’ Kanye West Wireless festival headline booking

The rapper has drawn widespread criticism in recent years after he began voicing his admiration of Adolf Hitler, and made antisemitic remarks.

The Independent UK · Apr 4