Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from...

What’s Happening

Let’s talk about West was because of headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK 12 minutes ago Save Add as preferred on Google Emma Saunders and Sima Kotecha Reuters This summers Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK. The government refused permission for West, now known as Ye, to travel to the UK after backlash to his planned set at the London festival this summer. (we’re not making this up)

For the last several years, West has caused outrage for a string of antisemitic, racist and pro-Nazi comments.

The Details

In a statement, Wireless Festival dropped: “The Home Office has withdrawn Yes ETA, denying him entry into the United Kingdom. So, Wireless Festival is cancelled and refunds will be issued to all ticket holders.

” It continued: “As with every Wireless Festival, multiple everyone involved 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.

Why This Matters

“As Ye dropped 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. ” Kanye West controversies - how did we get here? Presale tickets for Wireless Festival were dropped at midday on Tuesday and are believed to have sold out, while the general sale was because of open at midday on Wednesday.

International observers are watching how this situation develops.

Key Takeaways

• It dropped the decision to refuse permission was made on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good.
• Visitors to the UK need an ETA if they do not need a visa for short stays of up to six months, or do not already have a UK immigration status.

The Bottom Line

It dropped the decision to refuse permission was made on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good. Visitors to the UK need an ETA if they do not need a visa for short stays of up to six months, or do not already have a UK immigration status.

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