Big bummer for FKA twigs fans in North America. If you were hyped to see her Eusexua tour well get ready for some sad news. Turns out she has had to pull the plug on her upcoming shows in the US and Canada and it's all down to some serious visa drama. Let's break down what happened and what it means for fans.
Visa Issues Ground FKA Twigs' North American Tour: Production Team Blamed for Paperwork Fail
FKA twigs herself spilled the tea on Instagram letting everyone know why the tour is suddenly off . In a video she explained that her production team basically dropped the ball when it came to getting her visa sorted for travel to the United States. Yep you heard that right paperwork problems. She said "Production did not fill out the paperwork in a timely manner." Talk about frUStrating!
Because of this visa mix-up she had to cancel her shows in Chicago New York and even Toronto. Wait Toronto? Why Canada? Apparently due to how tours are routed and organized hitting the US then Canada in this case just wasn't workable with the visa mess. It's a real domino effect.
FKA twigs is super bummed about it. She called it "heartbreaking" and apologized to her fans. She knows people were looking forward to these shows especially since she hasn't performed in the USA since way back in 2019. That's a long time!
"Super Let Down" and Heartbroken: FKA Twigs Promises Rescheduled Dates are Coming
In her video message FKA twigs made it clear just how disappointed she is. She said "I feel super let down" and "I’m completely devastated to be honest to you. I’m completely heartbroken." You can tell she really wanted to bring her Eusexua show to North American audiences.
But it's not all doom and gloom. She also promised fans that she is working on rescheduling the cancelled dates. She is "looking into how and why this happened" and making sure she has "the support to correct this." So hang tight folks information on rescheduled shows is supposed to be coming "very shortly." FKA twigs says she "can’t wait to bring Eusexua to you" so it sounds like she is determined to make it happen eventually.
Tour Troubles Beyond Visas? Production Challenges Hinted at by FKA Twigs
The visa issue seems to be the final straw but FKA twigs also hinted at other production problems behind the scenes on her Eusexua tour. She mentioned that "behind the scenes it has been challenging with production and just the more practical sides of putting this tour together."
She didn't go into detail about what those challenges are exactly apart from the visa stuff. It sounds like putting on the Eusexua tour has been a bit of a bumpy ride overall. She did say her UK shows in Manchester and London were "absolutely incredible" so at least some parts of the tour have been going well.
The tour already had a rocky start with the first two shows in Prague and Berlin getting cancelled due to "shipping issues". It seems like the Eusexua tour has been facing hurdles from the get-go.
Coachella and San Francisco Still on Track? No Word Yet on Remaining US Dates
So what about FKA twigs' upcoming performances in San Francisco and at the huge Coachella festival in California next month? As of right now there is no official word on whether these shows will be affected by the visa situation. She is still scheduled to perform at Coachella starting on April 11th.
Fans are definitely wondering if these dates are still happening or if the visa issues could cause more cancellations or postponements. Hopefully we will get an update soon. FKA twigs is also scheduled to perform in Mexico City before Coachella so that might give us an indication of whether she will be able to make it to the US for those shows.
Visa Costs and Touring Nightmares: Artists Facing Increasing Challenges in the US
FKA twigs isn't alone in facing visa headaches for touring in the United States. Apparently lots of artists have been complaining about rising costs and long wait times for US visas lately. It's becoming a real issue for international acts wanting to perform for their American fans.
Back in April 2024 the cost of some visas actually doubled going up to over $1000 per person. And that's just the standard fee. If you need to speed things up and get your visa processed faster which is often necessary for tour schedules you have to pay even more extra fees. Some artists say fast-tracking is basically the only way to get visas in time these days.
Irish singer CMAT even said she loses money when she tours the US because of all the visa costs but she feels like she has to perform there to build a global career. The US Embassy has said they don't make any profit from visa fees and the price hikes are due to their own rising expenses and a backlog of applications. Whatever the reason it's making things really tough for artists and fans hoping to see international acts perform in the USA.
Cancelled FKA Twigs North American Tour Dates:
- March 26-27: Chicago
- March 30-31: Toronto
- May 3-4: New York (Queens)
Note: Rescheduled dates are expected to be announced soon. Keep an eye on FKA twigs' official social media channels for updates.
FKA Twigs Fans Hang in There! Rescheduled Dates and Future Performances on the Horizon
So while it's a major disappointment that FKA twigs had to cancel these North American tour dates due to visa issues the good news is she is working on rescheduling. Keep your fingers crossed that new dates will be announced soon and that her performances in San Francisco and at Coachella will still go ahead as planned. It sounds like it has been a tough time for FKA twigs and her team but hopefully she will be back "harder and stronger than ever" as she promised to her fans!