Wireless festival, one of UK’s biggest music festivals, has decided to end its Sunday night early so that football fans can catch the Euros 2024 final. The festival announced that it would cut the night off at 7:PM, giving the attendees enough time to travel home and watch the match. This announcement came after Tyla and Digga D both canceled their performances, leaving the festival without replacements. Tyla cited a long-term injury as the cause of her cancellation, while Digga D has not disclosed the reason behind his decision.
Doja Cat is still planning to headline on Sunday, but no new information has been shared regarding the set times for the day. The curfew for Friday and Saturday has been set at 10:30 PM, with all acts performing as planned. Wireless’s decision to switch up the schedule to accommodate the football fans is a testament to just how big the sporting event is in the UK.
The festival made headlines this week after announcing its decision to ban clothing items that promote cultural appropriation. However, no specification regarding what items are included in the ban was made. The festival kicked off today at Finsbury Park, with performances from Nicki Minaj, Sean Paul, and Ice Spice, to name a few. The event will continue tomorrow, with double headliners 21 Savage and J Hus performing.
Wireless festival is notorious for bringing together some of the biggest names in music, and this year is no different. Despite the initial setbacks, the festival is sure to be a success, with a whole host of talented performers taking to the stage
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