entertainment
January 30, 2026
Brian May says US is currently too dangerous for Queen to tour there
Queen guitarist says ‘everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment’ when asked about touring plans
TL;DR
- Queen guitarist Brian May will not tour the US due to perceived dangers.
- May described America as a "dangerous place at the moment."
- Other artists, including Piri and András Schiff, have also canceled US tours citing similar concerns.
- Fears mentioned include violence from ICE agents, political belief examination, and mass shootings.
- Bad Bunny cited fears of ICE raids at concerts as a reason for not scheduling US dates.
- The US is experiencing a collapse in tourism revenue, with projections of significant losses in international visitor spending.
- The Department for Homeland Security's proposal to examine social media activity of potential visitors is also noted as a compounding factor.
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