Rachel Chinouriri withdraws from Remi Wolf shows due to high costs

Singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri has announced the cancellation of her upcoming US shows, citing the prohibitive costs associated with touring. In statements shared on social media platforms X and Instagram, Chinouriri expressed that the "financial strain of touring has become too much," highlighting the significant investment she made in her debut album and the associated touring expenses. The rising costs of visas for international artists have been a growing concern, with many performers noting that the fees have more than doubled since new regulations were implemented in April. These changes have made it increasingly difficult for artists to profit from touring in the US, with visa costs exceeding $1,000 depending on various factors. This situation has prompted other musicians, like Georgia Davies of The Last Dinner Party, to voice their frustrations about the challenges of touring. Chinouriri was scheduled to support Remi Wolf on ten shows across the US, starting in New York next month and concluding in California in October. Following her cancellation, Remi Wolf confirmed that Slimdan would take her place. Despite her disappointment, Chinouriri reassured her fans that she would return to the US as soon as possible, expressing her heartbreak over the situation. Before her UK tour later this year, Chinouriri is set to perform at the Reading and Leeds festival this weekend. BBC Newsbeat has reached out to representatives for both Chinouriri and Wolf for further comments on the matter.