Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:36pm on 07 Apr 2026,Tuesday International
London’s Wireless Festival has been cancelled after Kanye West was denied entry into the UK, with the Home Office withdrawing his Electronic Travel Authorisation over concerns his presence was not conducive to public good. The decision followed backlash over the rapper’s past antisemitic and pro-Nazi remarks, prompting sponsor withdrawals and mounting criticism. Organisers said consultations had raised no prior objections, but acknowledged the impact of antisemitism. Despite West expressing willingness to engage with Jewish groups, community organisations and political leaders backed the ban. With no headline act and escalating controversy, the festival was scrapped, and ticket refunds announced, marking a major disruption to the UK’s summer music calendar. (PC: Getty Images)
