Overview

• Yelle announced on July 16 that it was canceling all planned North American dates for its 20th anniversary tour due to growing concerns over the U.S. political environment.
• The band flagged tightened visa processes and evolving immigration rules under President Trump as key factors that jeopardized their ability to perform.
• Traveling with their young child, Yelle emphasized the need for personal safety and said rising expenses and U.S. withholding taxes made the tour financially untenable.
• Following the cancellation, the French electropop group confirmed it will now concentrate on rescheduled shows across France, the U.K., Belgium and other European venues.
• Their decision adds to a series of international artists—including Matthew Good, U.K. Subs and Bob Vylan—who have faced entry denials or opted out of U.S. engagements under the current administration’s policies.