Wireless Festival Canceled After Kanye West Blocked From U.K. Entry; Organizers Say ‘Antisemitism in All Its Forms Is Abhorrent’

By Jem Aswad

Jem Aswad

Executive Editor, Music

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The controversial Kanye West-headlining Wireless Festival in the U.K. has been canceled, following the artist’s denial of entry into the country due to his antisemitic hate speech over the past few years, according to a statement from the festival.  

“The Home Office has withdrawn YE’s ETA, denying him entry into the United Kingdom,” the statement reads. “As a result, Wireless Festival is cancelled and refunds will be issued to all ticket holders.

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