Ban Kanye West from performing at Wireless festival, antisemitism charity urges

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Rachel HallApril 6, 2026 at 02:09 PM

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Following Kanye West's antisemitic remarks, the Campaign Against Antisemitism is urging the UK government to ban him from entering the country to perform at the Wireless festival in London's Finsbury Park in July. This call follows similar concerns raised by politicians, including Keir Starmer, and has led to sponsors like Pepsi and Diageo withdrawing from the festival. A Tory MP has also written to the Home Secretary requesting West's entry be prevented. West, who last performed in the UK in 2015, has faced criticism for antisemitic statements and actions, including praising Hitler and releasing a song titled "Heil Hitler." Other political figures and Jewish organizations have also voiced their opposition to West performing in the UK.

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In January, West took out a full-page advert stating: “I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.”

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West released a song called Heil Hitler last year, a few months after advertising a swastika T-shirt.

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Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of the festival in response to West being announced as the headline act.

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Keir Starmer said it was “deeply concerning” that West had been booked to perform despite antisemitic remarks.

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Campaign Against Antisemitism has urged that Kanye West be banned from entering the UK to perform at Wireless festival.

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Glastonbury 30% Phil Rosenberg 35% Adolf Hitler ×240% Rachael Maskell 40% Ed Davey 40% Shabana Mahmood 50% Chris Philp 50% Keir Starmer 60% United Kingdom ×575% Wireless Festival ×580% Campaign Against Antisemitism ×385% Kanye West ×995%

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