You must have a WORK visa to come into the US if you are coming here to work...as in, you are coming to the US and getting paid to DJ. Must get a new one every six or twelves months. This is for tons of countries.

Menno de Jong came here a few times w/o one...then one time got stopped in Detroit while on his way to LA (to play at an afterparty for US. Armin and ATB played at the main party). Turns out he didn't have a work Visa (I don't think he realized he needed one) and was forced to turn around and go right back home. Don't think he's been back in the US since and this was last July I believe. Dunno what's the status on getting him a work visa.

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You need them for a lot of countries, the US is diligent about it though, whereas Canada... Ya... Not quite the same, haha.

I'm glad the Zabster kept his cool, shows what kind of guy he really is. And I think (as previously mentioned) we are ALL thankful he didn't decide to pull a Tenaglia and start pooping on promoters chests, or whatever it was he was threatening to do, good one Danny T, been in the industry a thousand years and hasn't gained an ounce of professionalism, smooooooth.

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Originally posted by miamitranceman Seriously. Know the type of DJ you're booking!

It should be.....but that's not so obvious sometimes...

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Originally posted by Alex You need them for a lot of countries, the US is diligent about it though, whereas Canada... Ya... Not quite the same, haha.

Yeah, US has been diligent since 9/11.

Remember Laurent Garnier was booked to do a US tour in 2005 and basically gave the US a big F-U after it turned out to be so much trouble and what he thought was necessary unreasonable after more changes made to the restrictions in 2004. Think they wanted all kinds of private details like proof of things he owned, bank account info, phone records, info on his family members, and more.

He's doing some US dates in November (Spundae/Avaland in LA, Chicago, Miami, New York)...not sure if its his first time in the US since he cancelled back in 2005 or not.

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Originally posted by DaveT Yeah, US has been diligent since 9/11. Remember Laurent Garnier was booked to do a US tour in 2005 and basically gave the US a big F-U after it turned out to be so much trouble and what he thought was necessary unreasonable after more changes made to the restrictions in 2004. Think they wanted all kinds of private details like proof of things he owned, bank account info, phone records, info on his family members, and more. He's doing some US dates in November (Spundae/Avaland in LA, Chicago, Miami, New York)...not sure if its his first time in the US since he cancelled back in 2005 or not.

oh ya, he def gave a big F-U to the united states huh.... riiiight, they probably dont give a shit


anyhow when applying for any visa you need bank account information, proof of ownership of a home and criminal records and job information.

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Originally posted by DaveT Yeah, US has been diligent since 9/11. first time in the US since he cancelled back in 2005 or not.

first time back, yes.

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Originally posted by callme I've always meant to ask this....who the fuck are you? I mean i have never heard of you or the 5 friends you have on your myspace. Official info : chokeonit

that blows. any promoter that doesn't like the way zabs starts to throw it down is a moran!

James Zabiela is a class act, im sure it'll just end up as another story to tell about his travels.

I think this thread deserves this:

What Would Menno Do?

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Originally posted by Sykonee I think this thread deserves this: What Would Menno Do?

Gold! Is there a story to that pic?

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Originally posted by _Ocean_Drive_ Gold! Is there a story to that pic?

Yes. They were trying to cut his set short. I forget the exact details of why, but it stands:

If promoters try to cut your set short, make like Menno and tell 'em to "Fuck off!"

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