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festival

[fes-tuh-vuhl] / ˈfɛs tə vəl /


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Anthony Ippolito plays a young Sylvester Stallone in I Play Rocky, and was praised by audience members at the festival for capturing Stallone's posture, mannerisms and speech.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

But Wireless was forced to drop him after the UK government blocked his visa, eventually cancelling the entire festival.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

After running around the festival for hours, it was nice to be able to take a break from the heat in stylish, exclusive areas like the Red Bull Mirage and Soho House’s hideout.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Earlier this month, the U.K. government barred West from entering the country to headline the Wireless music festival, which was then canceled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It was the same voice that had asked Ugwu questions about his village festival years ago.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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