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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chicago's Michelada Fest Cancels 2025 Edition Over Artist Visa ‘Uncertainty' Under Trump
Michelada Fest is canceling its 2025 edition. On Tuesday, the Chicago-based festival, scheduled for mid-July, announced it will not go forward with its event due to visa issues affecting Mexican corrido artists under the Trump administration. 'Due to the uncertainty surrounding artist visas and the rapidly changing political climate, we're no longer able to guarantee the full experience we had dreamed up for you with all your favorite artists,' the festival's official statement read. 'Although we tried to push through, it became clear that we wouldn't be able to deliver the full lineup as planned.' More from Rolling Stone How Lifeguard Unleashed the Melodies Inside Their Punk Noise What, Like It's Hard? Yes, Being a Harvard Student Has Been Difficult Lately, Thanks for Asking Tesla May Dodge More Than $1 Billion in Fines Over 'Full Self-Driving' Claims 'Your trust, time, and hard-earned dollars mean everything to us, and we believe in giving you the experience you deserve,' the statement continued. 'This was not an easy decision for us to make. For seven years, we've poured everything into this festival to create something truly special for our community.' Danny Ocean, Anitta, Grupo Firme, and Netón Vega were scheduled to headline the festival, which also featured Los Alegres del Barranco, the band whose visa was revoked over their depiction of a cartel leader during a Mexico concert. Several corrido acts, including Luis R. Conirquez and Codiciadio, were also on the lineup. Those with tickets will receive refunds from the fest's website and Ticketon within 7 to 20 business days. Most refunds will go back to the original form of payment. 'We're heartbroken by the greater impact this will have on our involved community, with ripple effects reaching our neighborhoods, local economy, and the culture we've built together,' the fest wrote. 'But despite this setback, we remain committed to our values. Michelada Fest will always be a safe place where our community comes together, united by pride and love of our culture and music. That won't ever change.' The organization signed its statement: 'We're already dreaming up what's next. iNos vemos pronto!' Last year, Kali Uchis and Junior H headlined the festival, which also featured Los Angeles Azules, Jasiel Nuñez, Ryan Castro, and Santa Fe Klan. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Time Out
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Chicago's Michelada Fest has been canceled for 2025—and yes, politics are involved
Thousands of concertgoers have flocked to the city over the last seven years for Michelada Fest, also known as Miche Fest, a lively cultural celebration that began in Pilsen as a street festival and has evolved into a massive multi-day musical showcase full of live music and the titular beer cocktail (also known as the Mexican Bloody Mary). This year, due to growing apprehension around the current state of American politics, the festival has been canceled. In a letter to the community posted on the official festival website, the Miche Fest team said: 'Due to the uncertainty surrounding artist visas and the rapidly changing political climate, we're no longer able to guarantee the full experience we had dreamed up for you with all your favorite artists. Although we tried to push through, it became clear that we wouldn't be able to deliver the full lineup as planned.' Full refunds have been issued to ticketholders—the event was scheduled to take place on July 19 and 20 at Oakwood Beach, with headliners including Grupo Firme, Danny Ocean, Anitta and Luis R. Conriquez set to perform—as well as regrets. "This was not an easy decision for us to make. For seven years, we've poured everything into this festival to create something truly special for our community. Last year was our most incredible celebration yet, and we were ready to make this year even bigger, with more energy, creativity, and corazón,' the organizers' statement continued. "But as independent organizers, we can't afford to take on a big risk with so much uncertainty ahead. The team acknowledged that canceling the festival will greatly impact not only local vendors and small businesses, but also, the artists who were slated to perform and the many community partners that were supporting the two-day festival. 'We're heartbroken by the greater impact this will have on our involved community, with ripple effects reaching our neighborhoods, local economy and the culture we've built together,' organizers said. 'But despite this setback, we remain committed to our values. Michelada Fest will always be a safe place where our community comes together, united by pride and love of our culture and music. That won't ever change. We'll keep showing up, giving back, and uplifting our people in every way we can.'
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miche Fest is canceled for 2025
Michelada Fest, a two-day festival of Latin music planned for July 19-20 at Oakwood Beach in Chicago, has announced that the festival has been cancelled for 2025. A statement from the Michelada Fest team, posted Tuesday on the festival website and social media, said in part that 'we've made the difficult decision to cancel Michelada Fest 2025,' and attributed the reason to concerns over visas and travel for music artists: 'Due to the uncertainty surrounding artist visas and the rapidly changing political climate, we're no longer able to guarantee the full experience we had dreamed up for you with all your favorite artists. Although we tried to push through, it became clear that we wouldn't be able to deliver the full lineup as planned.' This summer's planned lineup, announced in early April, included headliners Grupo Firme, Danny Ocean, Anitta, Luis R. Conriquez and a Sunday performance by Netón Vega. Tickets went on sale on April 4. Organizers promised prompt refunds for ticket buyers; an FAQ on the website said refunds would be automatic, with no action needed: 'Refunds are our top priority. Full refunds will begin immediately to everyone who purchased tickets through our website or Ticketon. Refunds will go back to the original form of payment. Please allow up to 7-15 business days for processing.' The annual Miche Fest is put on by BIG INDIE, Zamora Live and VivaTuMusica. The first was in Harrison Park in 2019; last summer's event at Oakwood Beach reportedly had a daily attendance of some 10,000 people. The FAQ also said that a next Miche Fest was planned. This story is updating.
Chicago Tribune
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Miche Fest is canceled for 2025
Michelada Fest, a two-day festival of Latin music planned for July 19-20 at Oakwood Beach, has announced that the festival has been cancelled for 2025. A statement from the Michelada Fest team, posted Tuesday on the festival website and social media, said in part that 'we've made the difficult decision to cancel Michelada Fest 2025,' and attributed the reason to concerns over visas and travel for music artists: 'Due to the uncertainty surrounding artist visas and the rapidly changing political climate, we're no longer able to guarantee the full experience we had dreamed up for you with all your favorite artists. Although we tried to push through, it became clear that we wouldn't be able to deliver the full lineup as planned.' This summer's lineup, announced in early April, included headliners Grupo Firme, Danny Ocean, Anitta, Luis R. Conriquez and a Sunday performance by Netón Vega. Tickets went on sale April 4. Organizers promised prompt refunds for ticket buyers: 'Refunds are our top priority. Full refunds will begin immediately to everyone who purchased tickets through our website or Ticketon. Refunds will go back to the original form of payment. Please allow up to 7-15 business days for processing.' The annual Miche Fest is put on by BIG INDIE, Zamora Live and VivaTuMusica. The first was in Harrison Park in 2019; last summer's event at Oakwood Beach reportedly had a daily attendance of some 10,000 people.
Chicago Tribune
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Miche Fest 2025: Grupo Firme, Danny Ocean and Netón Vega
Michelada Festival has announced its lineup for summer 2025, with headliners Grupo Firme, Danny Ocean, Anitta, Luis R. Conriquez and a Sunday performance by Netón Vega. The two-day festival of Latin music will take place July 19-20 at Oakwood Beach, 4100 South Lake Shore Drive. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday at Miche Fest is put on by BIG INDIE, Zamora Live and VivaTuMusica, along with music across a range of genres, expect stand-up comics, art installations and food including, of course, micheladas. 'We're proud that Michelada Fest is homegrown, and each year, we strive to improve the festival, creating a space that authentically represents Chicago's diverse communities through music, food, art, and, of course, micheladas, which we see as a proud symbol of our Mexican culture,' co-owners Fernando Nieto and Miguel Torres said in part in the announcement.
