Kanye West's festival cancelled after heated public debate

Wireless Festival has been cancelled after Kanye West, now known as Ye, was denied entry into the U.K. 

The festival organisers said the Home Office withdrew Ye’s Electronic Travel Authorisation and all ticket holders will get refunds.

The statement added, “As with every Wireless Festival, multiple stakeholders were consulted in advance of booking YE and no concerns were highlighted at the time. 

Antisemitism in all its forms is abhorrent, and we recognise the real and personal impact these issues have had. As YE said today, he acknowledges that words alone are not enough, and in spite of this still hopes to be given the opportunity to begin a conversation with the Jewish community in the UK.”

The rapper faced massive criticism for antisemitic comments over the past few years as his recent sold-out shows in Los Angeles increased the pressure and questions was raised about if he would be allowed to perform in the U.K.

For the unversed, the festival was under scrutiny since Ye was announced as the headliner, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking out against the booking.