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Sponsor Exodus Deepens Over Ye’s Wireless Festival Booking

Political blowback plus corporate pullouts now put the London shows at risk.

Overview

  • Ye remains billed to headline the Wireless Festival at London’s Finsbury Park on July 10–12, drawing sharp criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other UK politicians.
  • Major backers have walked away, with Pepsi and Diageo pulling support, while PayPal and Rockstar Energy have distanced their brands, raising doubts about the festival’s finances and public image.
  • Jewish groups, including the Campaign Against Antisemitism and the Board of Deputies, urged the government to refuse entry under public good rules that allow the UK to bar foreign nationals.
  • Haringey Council said it will demand guarantees that performers follow licence terms and avoid content offensive to any religion or ethnic group.
  • Ye said he is willing to meet UK Jewish leaders and promised a show focused on unity, as BBC reporting cited by Corriere suggests ministers are weighing his visa status.