Pepsi has officially severed ties with a major UK festival, citing Kanye West’s controversial headlining slot. This bold exit signals a seismic shift: corporate giants are now prioritizing brand safety over artistic edge.

With sponsorships funding half of festival budgets, organizers face a brutal reality. Will future lineups be sanitized for sponsors, or will creative freedom survive this corporate crackdown?

With sponsorships funding half of festival budgets, organizers face a brutal reality. Will future lineups be sanitized for sponsors, or will creative freedom survive this corporate crackdown?