{"id":58300,"date":"2025-07-08T14:33:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T14:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/news\/fans-let-down-by-late-wireless-festival-line-up-announcement\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T14:33:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T14:33:47","slug":"fans-let-down-by-late-wireless-festival-line-up-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/news\/fans-let-down-by-late-wireless-festival-line-up-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans let down by late Wireless festival line-up announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div data-component=\"byline-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 dEGcKf\">\n<div data-testid=\"byline-new\" class=\"sc-801dd632-0 eSlECZ\">\n<div data-testid=\"byline-new-contributors\" class=\"sc-801dd632-12 jSIeFi\">\n<div class=\"sc-801dd632-5 kRoBHa\">\n<div><span class=\"sc-801dd632-7 lasLGY\">Yasmin Malik &amp; Riyah Collins<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>BBC Newsbeat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 gyQxwn\">\n<div data-testid=\"hero-image\" class=\"sc-d1200759-1 kycbVO\"><img sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/c725\/live\/f973f880-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/c725\/live\/f973f880-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/c725\/live\/f973f880-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/c725\/live\/f973f880-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/c725\/live\/f973f880-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/c725\/live\/f973f880-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/c725\/live\/f973f880-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/c725\/live\/f973f880-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"Getty Images Drake pictured at a basketball game. The rapper, who has short hair and a cropped beard, wears a diamond stud earring and a black leather jacket over a black turtle neck jumper. He looks away from the camera over his right shoulder and crowds of spectators are in the background. \" class=\"sc-d1200759-0 dvfjxj\"\/><span class=\"sc-d1200759-2 gwFzuU\">Getty Images<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-536eff7b-0 FPsqq\">Drake was announced as the headliner for an unprecedented three nights earlier this year <\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 dEGcKf\">\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">Music fans say they feel let down after the full line-up for Wireless was revealed just four days before the start of the festival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">In February, organisers revealed megastar Drake would headline all three nights of the London event, and announced slots for other well-known acts including Burna Boy, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Summer Walker and Vybz Kartel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">The remainder of the bill was kept under wraps until Monday, when 20 new artists were added. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">But some fans have told BBC Newsbeat they&#8217;re disappointed, and scrambling to sell their tickets. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">Wireless has been contacted for comment. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 dEGcKf\">\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">This year marks the 20th anniversary of Wireless and fans had high expectations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">&#8220;It&#8217;s just frustrating,&#8221; fan Ellie Stammers tells Newsbeat. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">&#8220;You spend all this money for an event you think is going to be the hypest, the biggest event that there&#8217;s ever been, and then you get let down four days before. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">&#8220;This is the 20th anniversary, it needs to be go big or go home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">Drake first headlined the festival in 2012, with organisers saying he holds the title &#8220;for the audience&#8217;s most requested artist&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">But there was <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c8050edxxx8o\" class=\"sc-f9178328-0 bGFWdi\" rel=\"noopener\">a mixed reaction to the decision to give the Canadian three headline sets<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">Some said it was overkill and called for more British artists to be added to the line-up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">On Monday, organisers announced sets from artists including Popcaan, Darkoo, Odeal and SAILORR. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">It also added Leon Thomas, Uncle Waffles, BigXThaPlug and Lancey Foux to the line-up, among others. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">&#8220;People don&#8217;t really know what they&#8217;re paying for,&#8221; says ticket holder Brittany Orrin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-d1200759-1 kycbVO\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250701-150711-e3d94715db-web-2.24.1-1\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-d1200759-0 dkIvM hide-when-no-script\"\/><img sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/254c\/live\/c5faf030-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/254c\/live\/c5faf030-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/254c\/live\/c5faf030-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/254c\/live\/c5faf030-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/254c\/live\/c5faf030-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/254c\/live\/c5faf030-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/254c\/live\/c5faf030-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/254c\/live\/c5faf030-5be9-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"PA Media Odeal wins the Best R&amp;B\/Soul Act Award at the Mobo Awards at the Utilita Arena Newcastle. He holds a mic in one hand and his trophy in the other while speaking to the crowd after the win. He has shoulder-length braided hair and wears a black blazer over a white vest. He's pictured behind a podium reading 'Mobo Awards' with some supporters behind him.\" class=\"sc-d1200759-0 dvfjxj\"\/><span class=\"sc-d1200759-2 gwFzuU\">PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-536eff7b-0 FPsqq\">Odeal, who won a Mobo for best R&amp;B\/ Soul act this year, was added to the line-up on Monday <\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 dEGcKf\">\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">Brittany initially paid to attend the whole weekend but is now trying to offload her Saturday and Sunday tickets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">&#8220;They left it for so long for people to know who was coming and it&#8217;s quite unfair for everyone who&#8217;s got their tickets,&#8221; she says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">&#8220;It doesn&#8217;t give them a chance to change their plans.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">Last year&#8217;s Wireless featured headline sets from Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat and 21 Savage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">And while Drake is one of the biggest music stars on the planet, Brittany says she was hoping for more variety.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">&#8220;He is a big artist but people don&#8217;t want just one artist.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 hoQmHM\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-d1200759-1 kycbVO\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250701-150711-e3d94715db-web-2.24.1-1\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-d1200759-0 dkIvM hide-when-no-script\"\/><img sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/92a1\/live\/96574e50-5bf3-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/92a1\/live\/96574e50-5bf3-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/92a1\/live\/96574e50-5bf3-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/92a1\/live\/96574e50-5bf3-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/92a1\/live\/96574e50-5bf3-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/92a1\/live\/96574e50-5bf3-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/92a1\/live\/96574e50-5bf3-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/92a1\/live\/96574e50-5bf3-11f0-9584-0dcfb55e8671.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Getty Images Summer Walker wears a one-armed black top, revealing a heavily tattooed left arm. She has bobbed black hair and wears reflective sunglasses, her left hand running through her hair. \" class=\"sc-d1200759-0 dvfjxj\"\/><span class=\"sc-d1200759-2 gwFzuU\">Getty Images<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-536eff7b-0 FPsqq\">Summer Walker was announced earlier this year as a headline act for Friday<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 dEGcKf\">\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">Tickets to attend all three days of the festival are on sale for \u00a3475 and, as of Monday, some artists had still not been announced.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">Organisers said on Monday there would be &#8220;more surprises in store&#8221; and the 2025 festival had been the fastest to sell out in its history. <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">Around 50,000 people are expected to be there each night to see Drake&#8217;s return to the UK &#8211; and he&#8217;s just dropped a new diss track, What Did I Miss?, <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cy8xmkmg207o\" class=\"sc-f9178328-0 bGFWdi\" rel=\"noopener\">reflecting on his beef with Kendrick Lamar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-9a00e533-0 hxuGS\">His rival will also be in the UK this week, launching his tour in Birmingham on Thursday, one night before Drake&#8217;s first Wireless set.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-3b6b161a-0 dFZIgd\">\n<div data-testid=\"image\" class=\"sc-d1200759-1 kycbVO\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20250701-150711-e3d94715db-web-2.24.1-1\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-d1200759-0 dkIvM hide-when-no-script\"\/><img sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/8366\/live\/74a706f0-15d7-11ef-9b12-1ba8f95c4917.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/8366\/live\/74a706f0-15d7-11ef-9b12-1ba8f95c4917.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/8366\/live\/74a706f0-15d7-11ef-9b12-1ba8f95c4917.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/8366\/live\/74a706f0-15d7-11ef-9b12-1ba8f95c4917.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/8366\/live\/74a706f0-15d7-11ef-9b12-1ba8f95c4917.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/8366\/live\/74a706f0-15d7-11ef-9b12-1ba8f95c4917.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/8366\/live\/74a706f0-15d7-11ef-9b12-1ba8f95c4917.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/8366\/live\/74a706f0-15d7-11ef-9b12-1ba8f95c4917.jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A footer logo for BBC Newsbeat. 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