MMF-US And Tamizdat Announce New Initiative For Affordable US Visa Services For Musicians

February, 2004

Getting the proper visas to tour in the US has always been tough for non-US musicians, but in the last four years, the difficulties and costs of obtaining legal working papers have risen astronomically. At the MMF, we are taking an active role in working to ensure that the US market remains accessible to foreign artists. One way we are doing this is through our relationship with Tamizdat Inc., a New York and Prague-based non-profit that helps non-US foreign artists get the proper working papers needed to tour legally in the US. Since 1997, Tamizdat has worked closely with artists, labels, agents, and management to help thousands of musicians tour the US legally, affordably, and with a minimum of stress. Their knowledgeable staff guides you through the Kafkaesque process, and offers unparalleled support every step of the way. They work closely with US Immigration and the US consulates the world around to make sure that your papers are ready to go when you are.