London Mayor Distances City Government From Kanye West’s First U.K. Concerts in 11 Years: His ‘Past Actions Are Offensive and Wrong’

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Zack Sharf

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan is distancing the city’s government from the 2026 Wireless Festival, which announced earlier this week that Kanye West will headline three shows at Finsbury Park on July 10-12.

“We are clear that the past comments and actions of this artist are offensive and wrong, and are simply not reflective of London’s values,” a spokesperson for the Mayor told Variety in a statement. “This was a decision taken by the festival organizers and not one that City Hall is involved in.”

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