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Festival boss Melvin Benn has defended Kanye West’s Wireless booking

Benn insists Ye has “a legal right” to perform, calling for “forgiveness and hope” as political pressure, sponsor withdrawals and community criticism intensify.

Apr 6, 2026 • 7:40 PM

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