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Wireless Festival Slammed as 'Deeply Irresponsible' over Kanye West Booking
The mayor and Jewish leaders said the three-night booking is deeply irresponsible as West faces renewed criticism for antisemitic and pro-Nazi remarks.
- On Monday, Festival Republic announced that Grammy-winning rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, will headline all three nights of Wireless Festival 2026 at Finsbury Park in London from July 10-12.
- Jewish organizations and London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the booking as "deeply irresponsible," citing Ye's history of antisemitic rhetoric, including praising Adolf Hitler and selling T-shirts featuring swastikas.
- Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, told the BBC that booking Ye was "absolutely the wrong decision" and could inflame rising antisemitism in the United Kingdom.
- The announcement follows the release of Ye's 12th studio album, Bully, last week. In January 2026, the rapper issued a public apology in The Wall Street Journal, citing "medical oversight" and bipolar type-1.
- Campaign Against Antisemitism noted that Ye's cycle of apology and relapse has become routine, stating venues should reconsider providing their platform while the musician's commitment to change remains unproven.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan hits out at Kanye West headlining Wireless 2026
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