The UK denied American rapper Kanye West entry for his headline performance at the Wireless Festival. Consequently, the festival organizer confirmed the cancellation of the three-day event and announced refunds for all ticket holders.

The UK has refused entry to American rapper Kanye West to headline London's Wireless Festival in July over his past antisemitic comments and celebration of Nazism. Organiser ​Festival Republic said ‌his permission to enter and perform in the UK had been withdrawn on Tuesday and ⁠the three-day event had been cancelled and refunds would be issued to all ticket holders. FRANCE 24's Camille Knight reports.