Industry Apr 6, 2026
Wireless Festival Defends Booking of Kanye West
The festival has come under huge pressure after Keir Starmer called the booking "deeply concerning" and a number of sponsors pulled out
Originally published by
NME
The Wireless Festival organiser has defended the decision to book Kanye West, describing his past comments as "abhorrent" but advocating for forgiveness. The festival has faced significant backlash and lost sponsors following the booking. Originally reported by NME.