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Wireless Festival cancels after UK visa denial for Kanye West
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The UK's Wireless Festival 2026 has been cancelled after the Home Office denied Kanye West—now Ye—entry to headline the event, amid backlash to his booking reported earlier. Organizers cited the visa refusal and promised full refunds, following sponsor withdrawals and public outcry over West's antisemitic history.
The music industry has expressed disappointment after the UK government included only a draft bill on banning ticket touts in Wednesday's King's Speech.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that his government would prevent far-right activists from traveling to Britain for an upcoming rally. The move targets the Unite the Kingdom event scheduled for May 16. Tommy Robinson, the rally organizer, responded by accusing Starmer of hypocrisy.