The announcement came on the heels of news that West had been blocked from entering the United Kingdom. On Monday, the government refused permission for West to travel to the UK after backlash from his planned set at the Wireless Festival.
For the last several years, West has caused outrage for a string of antisemitic, racist and pro-Nazi comments.
In a statement, Wireless Festival said: “The Home Office has withdrawn Ye’s ETA, denying him entry into the United Kingdom. As a result, Wireless Festival is cancelled and refunds will be issued to all ticket holders.”
It added, “As with every Wireless Festival, multiple stakeholders were consulted in advance of booking Ye and no concerns were highlighted at the time. 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.”
Presale tickets for Wireless Festival were released at midday on Tuesday and are believed to have sold out, while the general sale was due to open at midday on Wednesday. Kanye held two sold-out concerts at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1st and 3rd. The massive ‘globe’ style stage upon which West and his guest artistes performed, has since been the topic of much conversation online. Lauryn Hill’s appearance has also garnered tremendous
