US EditionVisa troubles are causing some artists to cancel shows in Oregon and around the US
- Bells Larsen, a Canadian singer-songwriter, canceled U.S. Concerts slated for this summer.
- Visa policies, particularly those implemented by the Trump administration, are causing concern for trans artists.
- Larsen's passport identifies as male, but discrepancies with older IDs created potential visa issues under updated policies.
- Larsen stated, "this new policy has crushed my dreams," regarding his ability to tour in the United States.
- Other artists, like T. Thomason and Aya Sinclair, also express apprehension about touring in the U.S. Due to visa concerns.
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Trans artist cancels US tour because Trump administration policy won’t allow him a visa
A transgender singer has canceled plans for his upcoming U.S. tour due to the Trump administration’s policies targeting trans visa applicants.LGBTQ Nation reports that Canadian singer-songwriter Bells Larsen has canceled upcoming concerts in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and other cities this summer.
Visa troubles are causing some artists to cancel shows in Oregon and around the US
A growing number of international artists has been rethinking or even canceling their U.S. tours amid rising costs and visa issues. Late last week, Canadian band Shred Kelly canceled their U.S. shows, including a stop in Portland. British singer FKA Twigs also announced in April they would not be making an appearance at Coachella and canceled their American tour. Both artists cited ongoing visa issues as the reason for not performing in the stat…
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