Laura Jane Grace and Catbite will cover Operation Ivy at the Supernova ska festival.
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The Gaslight Anthem have announced a new tour. They’ll also be releasing a new EP on Friday that includes a cover of “Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eilish along with a re-recorded of “Blue Jeans and White T-Shirts” and acoustic versions of “Positive Charge” and “History Books.”
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Trophy Eyes have announced a US tour.
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The Early November are heading out on tour with Spitalfield, Hellogoodbye, and Hit the Lights.
Read More “The Early November Announce New Tour”American Football Announce Anniversary Shows
American Football have announced some concerts celebrating their debut album.
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New Found Glory have announced a Catalyst anniversary tour.
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Weezer have announced a 30th anniversary tour.
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I Am the Avalanche have announced a 20th anniversary tour.
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Motion City Soundtrack have announced a second leg to the I Am the Movie tour.
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Ben Folds has announced some new tour dates.
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Stars will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Set Yourself on Fire with a tour and new vinyl release.
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Refused have announced a final festival show in Sweden.
Rising Costs to Tour the United States
Anthony Pawelski, writing at AILA:
International artists face another barrier: a U.S. work visa. The O or P visa are commonly used for musicians. They are each limited to specific purposes and not a substitute for a green card. An artist may even have multiple O visas depending on their overall activities in the United States. Both O and P visas can be labor intensive depending on the musical genre, profile of band/artist, nature of the arrangement, and timeline. Like any U.S. visa, there are associated filing fees and attorney fees but, unlike the H-1B work visa, the O or P do not mandate the sponsor/employer pay all legal or government filing fees.
And now, touring is getting even more expensive. On April 1, 2024, the new fee schedule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will take effect. Applications for most work visas and employment-based green cards will now have higher filing fees and require a new mandatory asylum fee ranging from $300 to $600 (non-profits are exempt). This new fee will be used to fund part of the costs of administering our nation’s asylum program and will be paid each and every time an O or P visa is filed (side note that it is possible that the final fee rule will be challenged in court and all or part of the new fee rule may be enjoined).
Two Door Cinema Club Announce Tour
Two Door Cinema Club have announced a new tour.
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Half Past Two are heading out on tour.
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