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

Home Music News Apr 7, 2026 6:23am PT Wireless Festival Canceled After Kanye West Blocked From U.K. Entry; Organizers Say ‘Antisemitism in All Its Forms Is Abhorrent’ By Jem Aswad Plus Icon Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music jemaswad Latest Why the Rehabilitation of Kanye West Says So Much About America 15 hours ago Young Miko Announces ‘Late Checkout’ Tour — 31 Dates, 11 Countries (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago Kanye West’s ‘Bully’ Debuts at No. 2 on Albums Chart as BTS Holds Top Spot With ‘Arirang’ 2 days ago See All GC Images The controversial Kanye West-headlining Wireless Festival in the U.K. has been canceled, following the artist’s denial of entry into the country, 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   “The Home Office has withdrawn YE’s ETA, denying him entry into the United Kingdom,” the statement reads.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. “As with every Wireless Festival, multiple stakeholders were consulted in advance of booking YE and no concerns were highlighted at the time. Popular on Variety “Antisemitism in all its forms is abhorrent, and we recognise the real and personal impact these issues have had. As YE said 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. Read More About: Kanye West Jump to Comments More from Variety Why Is Tom Scott Back? YouTube Star on Breaking Two-Year Hiatus for New Series, Why It Will Stream First on Indie Platform Nebula ‘Captain Disillusion’ YouTube Star Alan Melikdjanian Sets First-Look Deal With Streamer Nebula; Scripted Sci-FI Series in the Works (EXCLUSIVE) Loading comments...