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This edited version of the Wireless festival poster shows the music industry's problem with female artists

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The Wireless festival announced its line-up for this year on Monday - and the small number of female artists booked to play has sparked a backlash online.

The controversy came to light after an edited version of the festival's line-up poster was shared with all the male artists removed.

Left behind were the names of just three female acts - London-based singer Mabel, rapper Cardi B and dancehall artist Lisa Mercedez.

Here’s the official poster released by Wireless this week:

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