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Wireless Festival faces backlash over Kanye West booking

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  • Kanye West is booked to perform three nights at London's Wireless Festival in July.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the booking 'deeply concerning' due to West's past antisemitic statements.
  • Main sponsor Pepsi has withdrawn, and the festival is reportedly in turmoil.

The Wireless music festival in London is reportedly facing significant backlash after booking Kanye West, now known as Ye, to perform three nights in a row at Finsbury Park in July. According to reports from BBC cited by Svenska Dagbladet and Sydsvenskan, the booking has led to massive criticism. " Other top politicians reportedly want to deny West entry permission.

Additionally, main sponsor Pepsi has withdrawn from the festival, and according to The Guardian, the event is in turmoil.

deeply concerning

Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister

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