Fall US Tour Cancelled

"The US tour has been cancelled. Here's a note from Elena, who I guess is managing the band now, to Lisa of the Troubadour in Los Angeles:

"First of all thanks for your help so far. I'm sorry for not being in touch but only this week we lost hope and have now decided to cancel the tour, as the visa-application should have been processed first, and then a tour booked. I understand this is the correct procedure, but as you know Ed just booked the tour without making sure we would have a visa. The agency you recommended seemed hopeful at first, but it soon became clear that the processing times are too long at the present moment. Why Ed didn't sort that out beforehand or why none of the promoters reminded him of the petition that the promoter has to request in your country I don't know.

"I am very sorry that due to the strict visa regulations we cannot do anything else but cancel all shows.

"Any further bookings in the future will certainly be made in the correct way.

"Mark E. Smith apologises to all fans and promoters."

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