Festival Republic-hit by Kanye West chaos: promoter tied to Wireless headliner Kanye, amid backlash over antisemitic remarks. Founded 1982 as Mean Fiddler.
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in London in July. Multiple sponsors, including Pepsi and Diageo, have withdrawn support following his antisemitic remarks and controversial statements. Political leaders and Jewish organizations are calling for the event's cancellation amid rising antisemitism in the UK.
On April 15, 2026, rapper Ye has postponed his June 11 concert in Marseille following bans from the UK and opposition in France due to his antisemitic remarks and Nazi imagery. The UK government has blocked his entry, leading to the cancellation of the Wireless Festival in London. Ye has apologized publicly and expressed a desire to make amends, but controversy continues.
Kanye West, now known as Ye, was denied entry to the UK and banned from performing at London's Wireless Festival due to concerns over antisemitic remarks. The festival was canceled, and ticket refunds were issued. The UK government cited public good as the reason for the ban.