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Leader Live
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Drake hails London MCs as ‘the best lyricists in the world' during Wireless set
The Canadian superstar, 38, brought out UK heavyweights Dave, Central Cee and J Hus as surprise guests during his performance on the main stage in Finsbury Park. 'London rappers are the best lyricists in the world,' he said during his set. 'No disrespect to America, but nobody in the world can out-rap London rappers. 'This is the highest level – this is what I aspire to be.' The boy is home 😌 Round 2 tonight if you're not here where tf are you — Wireless Festival (@WirelessFest) July 12, 2025 It marked Drake's return to full-scale UK shows and the second of three back-to-back headline sets – a Wireless first – after he signed a multimillion-pound deal to top the bill each night of the festival. The crowd erupted as each guest act appeared on stage, with fans singing along to some of the country's biggest rap anthems as temperatures remained high into the evening following a scorching 29C day. Earlier, grime collective Boy Better Know, along with BigXthaPlug, Lancey Foux, Nemzzz and DJ AG, took to the main stage, warming up the crowd ahead of Drake's set. Away from the main arena, JME and Big Zuu delivered a surprise performance at the Owl and Crown – a makeshift pub inside the VIP section, named as a nod to the owl logo of Drake's OVO label. The pair performed grime and garage staples including A Little Bit of Luck and Serious in an unannounced set. Celebrity guests including former Love Island contestant and basketball star Ovie Soko and ex-footballer Clinton Morrison were spotted in the crowd. Drake's set featured tracks from across his career – including Nonstop, Know Yourself, and God's Plan. The rapper signed a multimillion-pound deal to headline all three nights of Wireless this year – a first for any artist – with his run at the north London festival forming part of his ongoing 2025 tour. Friday night saw Lauryn Hill join him on stage in a surprise cameo, but Saturday's show had a distinctly British feel, with fans singing along to tracks from the country's biggest rap and grime stars. Wireless continues on Sunday, with Drake set to close the weekend for a third and final night.
South Wales Guardian
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Drake hails London MCs as ‘the best lyricists in the world' during Wireless set
The Canadian superstar, 38, brought out UK heavyweights Dave, Central Cee and J Hus as surprise guests during his performance on the main stage in Finsbury Park. 'London rappers are the best lyricists in the world,' he said during his set. 'No disrespect to America, but nobody in the world can out-rap London rappers. 'This is the highest level – this is what I aspire to be.' The boy is home 😌 Round 2 tonight if you're not here where tf are you — Wireless Festival (@WirelessFest) July 12, 2025 It marked Drake's return to full-scale UK shows and the second of three back-to-back headline sets – a Wireless first – after he signed a multimillion-pound deal to top the bill each night of the festival. The crowd erupted as each guest act appeared on stage, with fans singing along to some of the country's biggest rap anthems as temperatures remained high into the evening following a scorching 29C day. Earlier, grime collective Boy Better Know, along with BigXthaPlug, Lancey Foux, Nemzzz and DJ AG, took to the main stage, warming up the crowd ahead of Drake's set. Away from the main arena, JME and Big Zuu delivered a surprise performance at the Owl and Crown – a makeshift pub inside the VIP section, named as a nod to the owl logo of Drake's OVO label. The pair performed grime and garage staples including A Little Bit of Luck and Serious in an unannounced set. Celebrity guests including former Love Island contestant and basketball star Ovie Soko and ex-footballer Clinton Morrison were spotted in the crowd. Drake's set featured tracks from across his career – including Nonstop, Know Yourself, and God's Plan. The rapper signed a multimillion-pound deal to headline all three nights of Wireless this year – a first for any artist – with his run at the north London festival forming part of his ongoing 2025 tour. Friday night saw Lauryn Hill join him on stage in a surprise cameo, but Saturday's show had a distinctly British feel, with fans singing along to tracks from the country's biggest rap and grime stars. Wireless continues on Sunday, with Drake set to close the weekend for a third and final night.
Rhyl Journal
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Drake hails London MCs as ‘the best lyricists in the world' during Wireless set
The Canadian superstar, 38, brought out UK heavyweights Dave, Central Cee and J Hus as surprise guests during his performance on the main stage in Finsbury Park. 'London rappers are the best lyricists in the world,' he said during his set. 'No disrespect to America, but nobody in the world can out-rap London rappers. 'This is the highest level – this is what I aspire to be.' The boy is home 😌 Round 2 tonight if you're not here where tf are you — Wireless Festival (@WirelessFest) July 12, 2025 It marked Drake's return to full-scale UK shows and the second of three back-to-back headline sets – a Wireless first – after he signed a multimillion-pound deal to top the bill each night of the festival. The crowd erupted as each guest act appeared on stage, with fans singing along to some of the country's biggest rap anthems as temperatures remained high into the evening following a scorching 29C day. Earlier, grime collective Boy Better Know, along with BigXthaPlug, Lancey Foux, Nemzzz and DJ AG, took to the main stage, warming up the crowd ahead of Drake's set. Away from the main arena, JME and Big Zuu delivered a surprise performance at the Owl and Crown – a makeshift pub inside the VIP section, named as a nod to the owl logo of Drake's OVO label. The pair performed grime and garage staples including A Little Bit of Luck and Serious in an unannounced set. Celebrity guests including former Love Island contestant and basketball star Ovie Soko and ex-footballer Clinton Morrison were spotted in the crowd. Drake's set featured tracks from across his career – including Nonstop, Know Yourself, and God's Plan. The rapper signed a multimillion-pound deal to headline all three nights of Wireless this year – a first for any artist – with his run at the north London festival forming part of his ongoing 2025 tour. Friday night saw Lauryn Hill join him on stage in a surprise cameo, but Saturday's show had a distinctly British feel, with fans singing along to tracks from the country's biggest rap and grime stars. Wireless continues on Sunday, with Drake set to close the weekend for a third and final night.
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fans say the same thing as Wireless line-up released four days before festival
The full line-up for Wireless Festival 2025, set to take over London's Finsbury Park this weekend, officially dropped yesterday (July 7) - just four days before Drake and co take to the stage It's finally here - the Wireless Festival 2025 line-up has been announced at long last. The first wave of tickets to the festival in London's Finsbury Park sold out in record time in February of this year, and since then, fans have been eagerly waiting for the full bill. While we already knew Drake is headlining all three days this weekend (July 11-13) - with Boy Better Know, Burna Boy, Vybz Kartel, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Summer Walker having all been confirmed previously - fans were left wondering who else would be gracing the stage. In a previous post on X, organisers said: "London. We're taking over. Line up dropping Monday 7th July." But on Monday morning (July 7) - just four days before the event - festival-goers were still waiting to hear the full weekend line-up. Finally, on Monday evening, the rest of the artists due to appear this weekend were revealed - sparking a influx of reaction videos and comments online. Some 20 new names have now been added to the official bill. Each night will reflect the cream of Black music, celebrating a coming-together of global rap, R&B, Afrobeats, dancehall, grime, and trap. New acts revealed include Leon Thomas, KWN, Odeal, Roy Woods, Sailorr, TBA, Nippa, and Kamilla Rose on Friday. Saturday will see the likes of BigXThaPlug, Lancey Foux, Nemzzz, Fimiguerrero, Sahbabii, Len, Chy Cartier, YT and Kenny Allstar perform. Sunday attendees will be able to see Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Spice, Masicka, Uncle Waffles, Darkoo, Odumodublvck, Skeete and Izzy Bossy. Drake will headline all three days. However, after much anticipation, it seems fans are not overly impressed with how long they had to wait for the line up. Ticket holders have rushed to social media to share their thoughts. One wrote: "The same week of the festival?! The tickets came out in February you're having a f***ing laugh. You're just doing this so people aren't able to refund their tickets." "About time," said another. "Releasing the line up 4 days before the festival is awful work do better." "My patience is being tested," said another ticket-holder. On TikTok, one said: "Four days before is diabolical." "It better be a good lineup for how long we've waited," insisted one other. The line-up itself has also inspired mixed reactions. One person wrote: "20 year anniversary and this is it?" adding: "Wireless are you joking." Another ticket-holder, named Lee, said: "So the Wireless line up just dropped. I'm just grateful to see Drake. Friday is the most secure day you can RnB side is going to go crazy, so fair enough." He said the Sunday line-up is similar to what fans may have seen in 2013. Commenting on his post, one said: "Anyone want to swap Saturday with Friday?" Another wrote: "Saturday is the best day and it's still disappointing." "This ain't giving 20th anniversary by the way," one Instagram user writes. But others seem pleased. "Best line up I've ever seen to be honest," someone else said. Another commenter declared: "Sunday about to be a vibe." Others pointed out one artist is still 'TBA' (to be announced) and wondered who it might be. This will be the first time in the festival's history that one artist headlines all three days. Hotline Bling singer Drake as already touched down in London ahead of the event, telling his supporters on his Instagram story that "the boy's home." Are there any Wireless tickets left? There was a limited number of tickets were released on Monday (July 7 2025) and are currently on sale now through Ticketmaster until the final release sells out. Wireless Festival has been contacted for a comment.
Scotsman
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Wireless 2025: full list of prohibited items and advice on vaping
Spare yourself the blushes at Finsbury Park this year by leaving these items at home before attending Wireless 2025 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Wireless 2025 arrives at Finsbury Park in just over a week's time. This year sees Canadian superstar Drake headline all three dates, with performances from Burna Boy, Summer Walker and more. Here's the official list of banned items ahead of this year's event - including just how big of a camera you can bring to take photos of the event. There's still an air of mystery only a week out from this year's Wireless Festival, taking place at Finsbury Park from July 11 to July 13, 2025. Over the last number of months, we've known that Drake is set to headline all three days at the festival, along with support from a wide range of acts including British grime collective Boy Better Know. However, with time running out, there have yet to be any other acts fully confirmed for the festival – leading to speculation about who 'could' perform. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But one thing is for certain – once again, a number of items have been officially banned from bringing with you to the festival. From the obvious items to some more obscure rules regarding certain paraphernalia, we've pulled together the entire list of prohibited items as stipulated in the terms and conditions when picking up a ticket. We also take a look at if you can take photos this year, and additional guidance regarding what to do if you happen to be a vaper – to bring one or not? Here's everything you need to know – and definitely shouldn't bring with you – to ensure your Wireless experience goes off without a hitch, or holding people up during the inevitable bag searches taking place this year. What items have been banned from Wireless 2025? Prevent any dramas at the gates of Wireless 2025 by leaving a number of prohibited items at home. | Getty Images/Canva Avoid dramas at the gate and refrain from bringing the following items with you to Finsbury Park this year: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aerosols Airhorns Alcohol Animals (except for assistance dogs) Audio Recorders Balloons Barbeques and any kind of cooking apparatus Bicycles Blowtorches Unauthorised Cameras, film or video equipment Cans Catapults Chairs of any sort (including stools, floor seating and shooting sticks) Clothing/garments/items which promote cultural appropriation Drinks (including bottled water) Drones (including toy drones) Drugs (Illegal substances and legal highs, herbal highs, new psychoactive substances (NPS) and unidentifiable substances – including Nitrous Oxide and associated equipment, including but not limited to balloons, whipped cream dispensers, water crackers / CO2 dispensers) Gas canisters Gazebos/parasols/large (golf) umbrellas Glass (including glass makeup or perfume bottles) Goods with unauthorised Event or artist logos Face covering(s) or balaclavas Food hampers/cool bags/boxes (excessive amounts of food are also prohibited - only a reasonable amount for personal consumption is permitted) Fires Firewood Fireworks Flags on poles Flares Generators of any kind Hoverboards Inflatable furniture Items which may be regarded as weapons Laser equipment/pens Liquids/lotions/gels over 100ml Megaphones Motorcycle helmets Penknives Petrol burners Pyrotechnics Radios or walkie talkies Recording or transmitting equipment Refillable metal bottles Roller skates Scooters and other personal motorized and non-motorized vehicles Single-use vapes Sky, paper or 'Chinese' lanterns Skateboards Sound systems (including personal speakers) Spray cans Unauthorized solicitation or marketing materials (e.g., handbills, flyers, stickers) Unidentified substances Can I take photos at Wireless 2025? Yes, photographic and other recording equipment is permitted if it is for personal non-commercial use only. However, it's important to note the restrictions on cameras: unauthorised cameras, film or video equipment are strictly prohibited, including but not limited to camera stands, lenses (must be less than 6 inches), and selfie sticks. Professional cameras and video/audio equipment are also strictly prohibited. The event organizers reserve the right to charge a licence fee for any commercial use of photographs/visual/audio recordings taken at the Event. The use of drones (including toy drones) is prohibited without written permission. Can I vape at Wireless 2025? Due to the UK ban on single-use disposable vapes that has taken place this month, you will not be able to bring them with you to Wireless 2025 (they are on the current banned items list.) However, use of resusable vapes or vape pods should be permitted similar to the guidance offered from other music festival this year. Looking for a list of banned items ahead of TRNSMT 2025 if you're making the trip? Check out our list dedicated to avoiding dramas at Glasgow Green this year.
