How Ocesa set the stage for The xx’s comeback

The promoter takes IQ behind the curtain of the English indie band's three-night run in Mexico City ahead of their major festival run

Romy of The xx at Mexico City's Pepsi Center WTC
Romy of The xx at Mexico City's Pepsi Center WTC © Laura Villegas

The xx ended an eight-year touring hiatus with three sold-out shows in Mexico City last weekend, marking what promoter OCESA described as a “bold statement” ahead of the band’s full return to the global stage.

The trio, comprised of Romy, Jamie xx, and Oliver Sim, performed at the 8,000-capacity Pepsi Center WTC from 3-5 April, their first shows together since 2018. Their last outing, the 2017-18 I See You Tour, spanned over 130 shows across Europe, North America,…

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