Grupo Firme cancels appearance at La Onda festival, becoming latest international act to face visa issues
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Grupo Firme has announced the cancellation of their performance at Napa's La Onda festival on June 1 due to ongoing administrative processing of their visas by the U.S. Embassy. The band expressed regret and thanked their fans for understanding. This situation is part of a larger trend affecting international acts, especially música Mexicana artists, since the beginning of Trump's second term. Other cancellations, such as Julián Álvarez's show and the Michelada Fest, highlight the growing complications artists face with U.S. visa regulations.
Grupo Firme announced its cancellation of the June 1 show at La Onda festival due to visa issues as their administrative process with the U.S. Embassy continues.
The cancellation reflects a broader trend affecting international artists, particularly those in música Mexicana, facing visa complications under the current political climate.
Concerns over artist visas prompted organizers of Chicago's Michelada Fest to cancel the event, stating they couldn't ensure the full experience with all planned artists.
Mexican singer Julián Álvarez's visa situation added to the growing list of artists facing travel and performance issues as U.S. visa regulations tighten.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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