Bells Larsen's planned U.S. tour was canceled due to the current climate of aggressive immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, impacting many international artists. His new album, which explores trans experiences, resonated with audiences, but safety and financial concerns are causing musicians like Alex Bernath to reconsider touring the U.S. The complexities of obtaining artist visas and potential risks make some artists question if U.S. tours are worth the trouble, as performance conditions often lack financial support compared to other regions.
"I don't think anybody is really looking forward to going into the States right now," says German drummer and booking agent Alex Bernath of Alexander Agency.
"You go to the U.S. and you have a great time, but you get paid in pizza and you sleep on somebody's floor..." says Covey.
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