Rumours circulated the internet that Jah Cure was banned from the UK while attempting to secure a visa. With shows coming up this weekend, lots of people are getting nervous, both ticket holders and promoters. So wha gwaan? Is the Cure coming to Great Britain or no? According to New Name Music – the company who organized the tour – Cure was indeed denied entry to the UK but not banned. They are hoping to get a waiver for the singer, but it’s not looking hopeful this late in the game. Then again, the Cure may have a miracle or two up his sleeve yet.

Jah Cure Tour On Hold Pending Waiver

The UK Home Office is refusing entry on the grounds that he spent more than one year in prison. Castro Brown, the promoter of the tour and the man behind New Name Music, told the Jamaica Observer earlier this week:

“The position is, we are trying to secure a work visa for Jah Cure. They didn’t approve the first application, so we reapplied in an effort to get a waiver,” he said. “Until I issue a press release saying that the tour is off, the tour is on. You must understand that the shows are absolutely sold out.”

Brown also promised that if for any reason Jah Cure won’t be able to perform in England, the fans who bought tickets will be refunded. “The money is still there, not being touched. They can always go and get back their money,” he said.

The promoters also said that if this tour is canceled, they will continue to try to secure the waiver and necessary visas in order to reschedule a tour in the future.

I’m so sorry to all the UK ticket holders out there. This is terrible news and you have been kept in the dark about it even though the shows are just days away. Obviously, the promoters are still hoping for a miracle and a waiver, but they sure are cutting it close. Good Luck!

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Jamaica Observer Talks To Promoters

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