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UPI
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Mexican band Grupo Firme cancels U.S. appearance over visa processing
May 31 (UPI) -- A popular Mexican band named Grupo Firme was scheduled to play the La Onda Fest on Sunday, but it has canceled due to work visa-processing issues. The festival is being held in Napa Valley, Calif., but the Tijuana-based band said its work visas are in an "administrative process" that won't enable its members to participate in the festival, Billboard reported on Saturday. "The visas of Grupo Firme and the team of Music VIP are in an administrative process by the U.S. Embassy, a situation that makes it impossible for Grupo Firme to perform at La Onda Fest as planned," the musical group posted on social media. "We regret any inconvenience this may cause," the band said. "We appreciate your understanding and, above all, the love from our fans in the U.S." The band intends to perform again in the United States, but the visa-processing issue is stopping it from doing so at the moment. A spokesperson for the U.S. embassy in Mexico told Billboard that visa records are confidential and staff cannot and will not discuss individual cases. The band is not the only Mexican musical act to encounter visa issues. Singer Julion Alvarez postponed a sold-out show scheduled May 24 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA Today reported. His band, Julion Alvarez y su Norteno Banda, sold nearly all of the 50,000 tickets for the concert. Alvarez, 42, learned his visa had been canceled, and it would be impossible to perform the next day. Promoter CMN and the Copar Music record company said they will reschedule the concert. Ticketholders have the option of getting a refund or using their tickets if the event is rescheduled.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mexican singer Julion Alvarez postpones sold-out concert at Dallas Cowboys stadium after visa is revoked
Popular Mexican singer Julion Alvarez said he was forced to push back a sold-out Texas show because his U.S. visa was unexpectedly revoked. The star, 42, shocked fans by canceling his band's highly anticipated performance at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington through an Instagram post shared on Friday. More than 50,000 tickets were sold to see 'Julion Alvarez Y Su Norteno Banda' at the Dallas Cowboys home stadium, located 30 miles outside of Dallas, on Saturday night. Alvarez addressed his 3.7 million followers, alleging his work visa was abruptly canceled on Friday morning and he had no way of entering the U.S. for the concert. He said in Spanish: 'Sadly, the event will not go on as planned due to our work visa being canceled. 'It is not possible for us to go to the U.S. and fulfil our show promise with all of you. It's something out of our control. That's the information I have, and it hurts.' He added the venue had been set up for the maxed-out concert and part of his production team was already in Texas. Alvarez apologized for the troubling news and reassured fans the show would be rescheduled. He also offered refunds. The concert's promotor, CMN, and the band's management company, Copar Music, also released a formal statement with Alvarez about the show getting called off. It said 'unforeseen circumstances' forced them to ax the event and reiterated that the lead singer was barred from U.S. entry. Thousands flocked to Alvarez's comment section to share their reactions, with many commending the star for being upfront and honest with them. One said: 'First artist I see making a formal, clear, official statement and without any pretext other than something why I love you Julioooon.' Another agreed; 'The only who apologizes personally, even though he's not at fault.' One supporter even joked: 'My mom says marry her so you don't fight with visas anymore.' In a statement to CNN, a U.S. State Department spokesperson declined to comment on Alvarez's situation, saying that all cases are confidential. This is not the first time the musician has run into U.S. visa trouble. In 2017, he had his visa revoked after the U.S. government alleged he and more than 20 others, including soccer star Rafael Marquez, were connected to a drug trafficker, Raul Flores Hernandez, with ties to major cartels. The U.S. Department Of The Treasury claimed Alvarez had acted as a 'front person' for Hernandez's drug-trafficking ring. Alvarez has fiercely denied these accusations, claiming the only connection he had to the criminal was a real estate purchase, Rolling Stone reported. The U.S. eventually removed its sanction on Alvarez in 2022 and he was able to re-obtain his visa this year. Fans welcomed him back to the country with open arms, with his three April shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles all being sold out.
Mint
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Why did Mexican singer Julion Alvarez postpone his US show?
Mexican singer Julión Álvarez said he'll have to postpone his Texas show at AT&T Stadium in Arlington scheduled for Saturday. The sold-out show had sold nearly 50,000 tickets. Julion Alvarez is known for hits like 'Póngamonos de Acuerdo' and 'Te Hubieras Ido Antes'. Julion's team said they were 'actively working to reschedule the performance as soon as possible.' 'Julión Álvarez extends his heartfelt thanks for your patience and continued support, and he looks forward to reuniting with his Texas fans very soon,' the statement read. They also said that the previously purchased tickets 'will be honoured for the new date,' but if the fans are unable to attend the rescheduled concert, 'refund details will be provided.' Citing 'unforeseen circumstances', the singer's management company, Copar Music, and the show's promoter, CMN, said Julion Alvarez was forced to cancel his Texas show because he is 'unable to enter the United States in time for the event.' Later, in a video message on Instagram, Julion explained that his work visa had been cancelled. 'It's a situation that is out of our hands. It's the information I have and what I can share.' This comes as the Donald Trump administration has tightened the immigration noose in the country. Several international artists have faced a visa situation that has impacted a handful of regional Mexican acts and events. Earlier this month, Michelada Fest in Chicago was cancelled over uncertainty surrounding visas for artists. However, it is unclear why Alvarez was not able to enter the US—whether it was because of Trump's new laws or the singer's older controversy. In August 2017, Julion Alvarez was named by the US Treasury Department in an investigation alleging money laundering and connections to drug trafficking. This severely impacted his career: his social media accounts were shut down, and American companies cut ties with the Chiapas-born artist. As a result, Julion was effectively barred from performing in the United States. That changed in May 2022, when the charges were officially dropped. At a press conference, Julion announced that everything had been 'cleared up,' paving the way for a comeback many fans had been awaiting for nearly a decade. After eight years, Julion Alvarez returned to the US in April with three historic, sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The concerts marked his first performances in America since the legal saga.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Social Rundown: C Breezy free on bail and Julion Alvarez to take on DFW
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Welcome back to the Social Rundown, where you can learn about the online trends happening globally and in Texoma, too! Want to get the latest tea or news on what's trending on social media? Tune in daily! C Breezy free on bail Chris Brown, the 36-year-old singer known for many of his songs, including 'With You' and 'Kiss Kiss,' was released from a London jail on a $6.7 million bail as he faces allegations of beating and injuring a music producer in 2023. Brown did not appear in court as he was in jail for another incident last week. Julion Alvarez concert in DFW It's a big weekend ahead for AT&T Stadium as Latin Grammy-nominated Mexican singer Julion Alvarez brings one of the biggest concerts to the DFW area. NaShowsGarage on TikTok gives us a look inside the stage preparation for the concert. NaShowsGarage explains that this particular setup takes a whole week to master. Imagine how many crew members this takes. The hours of sweat and hard work put into these concert setups so fans can have the ultimate experience are just amazing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
