FKA Twigs, the acclaimed British singer and performer, has been forced to cancel the North American leg of her eagerly awaited Eusexua tour due to visa complications. The announcement came just hours before she was set to perform in Chicago on March 26, 2025, leaving fans disappointed and heartbroken.
The Eusexua tour, which kicked off in Europe two weeks ago, began in Prague on March 12, 2025, and included performances in major cities like Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Manchester, and London. Twigs had been gearing up to bring her unique artistic vision to the U.S. stage, but an error in paperwork by her production team has derailed those plans.
In a heartfelt video posted on social media, FKA Twigs, whose real name is Tahliah Barnett, explained the situation to her fans. "Today I was informed that production did not fill out the correct paperwork in a timely manner for us to have our visas to come to the USA and perform," she stated. "So that means that by no choice of my own, I will have to pull out of my New York, Chicago, and Toronto shows." The Toronto show, scheduled for March 30, was also affected due to routing complexities, as she noted, "it's because of routing and just the complex beast that touring is."
FKA Twigs expressed her deep disappointment, stating, "I don’t take this lightly. I’m completely devastated, to be honest with you. Completely heartbroken. All I want to do is be there with you and bring Eusexua to you." Her emotional message resonated with fans, many of whom had been eagerly anticipating her return to the U.S. stage since her last performance there in 2019.
The singer reassured her audience that she is actively looking into the situation to ensure it doesn’t happen again. "I’m looking into how and why this happened and I’m making sure that I have the support to correct this," she promised. "With that being said, I will be rescheduling these shows, and information will be coming on that very shortly. I can’t wait to bring Eusexua to you."
FKA Twigs’ Eusexua album, released in January 2025, has been described as a breathlessly ambitious work, showcasing her artistic evolution and depth. The album quickly gained traction, reaching number three on the UK albums chart. It features a fusion of psychedelic and raw, gritty elements that reflect her personal journey and artistic exploration.
Despite the setback, Twigs is still scheduled to perform in Mexico City on April 6, 2025, and is expected to take the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival beginning on April 11, 2025. However, fans are left wondering if the visa issues will impact these upcoming performances.
The cancellation of the North American shows follows a rocky start to the Eusexua tour, which had already faced challenges, including the cancellation of the opening shows in Prague and Berlin due to shipping issues. Twigs has been candid about the difficulties of organizing a tour, stating, "Behind the scenes, practically, it has been challenging with production and just the more practical sides of putting this tour together."
FKA Twigs’ artistic journey has been marked by her commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new forms of expression. She has previously discussed the inspiration behind her album and her unique approach to performance, which includes a healing program she developed alongside the album. This program, called THE ELEVEN, consists of eleven pillars of movement aimed at self-healing, reflecting her lifelong study of dance.
In addition to her music, Twigs has made headlines for her innovative conceptual art pieces, including a performance art project unveiled at Sotheby’s in September 2024. This project, which involved a rotating group of performers, showcased her vision of movement as a form of healing and expression.
As she navigates the complexities of the music industry and the challenges of touring, FKA Twigs remains determined to connect with her audience. "It’s been this amazing, spiritual, enlightening whirlwind, and all I want is to be with you and be performing for you," she shared, emphasizing her commitment to her fans and her craft.
With the promise of rescheduling her North American shows and the anticipation of her upcoming performances, FKA Twigs continues to inspire and captivate her audience. Fans are hopeful for a swift resolution to the visa issues and look forward to experiencing her artistic vision live on stage once again.
