Why your favorite international artist might be reconsidering their next U.S. tour
International artists are facing increasing difficulties and costs when attempting to secure U.S. performance visas. Advocates warn that these bureaucratic hurdles are stifling global cultural exchange.
Daniel Hertzberg Here's something American concertgoers might not know: before a musician from another country can take the stage in the U.S., someone has to file paperwork with the federal government on their behalf. And not just any paperwork — a petition, hundreds of pages long, stacked with press clippings, award documentation, testimonial letters from other artists, venue contracts, a detailed tour itinerary, and evidence that the artist is legitimately accomplished at what they do.
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