Rachel Chinouriri cancels US dates over costs

"This is the tough reality of the music industry, whether you’re signed or independent"

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Rachel Chinouriri has cancelled her upcoming dates in the US as “the financial strain on touring has become too much”. In April, US visa petition fees increased by as much as 260% for international musicians hoping to perform in the country.

Rachel Chinouriri has cancelled her upcoming dates in the US as “the financial strain on touring has become too much”.

In April, US visa petition fees increased by as much as 260% for international musicians hoping to perform in the country.

Artists including Chemical Brothers, Little Simz, Santigold, Metronomy, Easy Life and Roger Daltrey have previously raised concerns about the cost of touring – particularly in the States – with some axing entire tours.

Chinouriri was due to support Remi Wolf on the US leg of her Big…

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