Alok Shines at Coachella Amid Visa Challenges for International Artists

At the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Brazilian DJ Alok captivated audiences with his electronic beats, even as many international artists faced visa challenges. Alok shared his experiences backstage, highlighting the difficulties that artists from Europe and beyond are encountering. Notably, FKA Twigs canceled her performance due to visa complications, along with her entire North American tour. Similarly, the UK Subs faced entry denials while traveling for a performance. Discover how these visa issues are impacting the music scene at one of the world's most famous festivals.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 15, 2025, 05:59 IST

Alok's Performance at Coachella

Brazilian DJ Alok electrified the audience with his vibrant electronic dance music at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, even as concerns grow among international artists regarding the future of performing in the United States.

In a backstage interview at the Southern California festival, Alok expressed, "As a Brazilian, obtaining a visa has always been a challenge for us. So, for our situation, not much has changed."

He acknowledged, however, that the rules have shifted for artists from Europe and other regions.

Alok noted that he was aware of several Coachella performances being canceled in 2025 due to visa complications, feeling fortunate to participate while others could not.

"We were incredibly lucky. Our team was all present from LA, which was fantastic," he remarked.

Earlier in April, British artist FKA Twigs announced her withdrawal from Coachella, citing "visa issues" on her Instagram account, which also led to the cancellation of her entire North American tour.

Additionally, in March, Alvin Gibbs, a member of the British punk rock band UK Subs, revealed on Facebook that they were reportedly denied entry into the U.S. while en route to their performance at LA Punk Invasion 2025.