so, like some of you heard already, we got fucked at the UK border and our next 8 shows there are cancelled (our dear friends from Julith Krishun, however, will play as planned so do yourselves a favour and go check those crazy dudes out).
after a long conversation with the border control, we were suppose to get our refusal and the policewoman said that it would take 1 till 3 hours, and we just need to wait. after about 1 hour they decided to take our bags and lock us in a room for about 10 hours with no reason, until they will decide what to do with us.
the way we were treated there was a showcase for everythings thats wrong with the EU and borders in general. we were thrown to a "waiting cell" with no passport phones or bags, and waited there 10 hours in total until all paperwork was over, with the pre-decided resolution that we are not to get in the uk, cause we dont have the proper paper work, even though they know we are not gonna make a single pound profit for playing the gigs there.
for us the expiernce was exausting, and terrible. we were walking back and forth in that shithole room with one response from them when we asked how long its gonna take: shut up.
and it was nothing comapred to the way those bastards from the immigration office treated an albanian immigranet who didnt speak a word in english and was refused even a phonecall, and were laughed at and haarsed constantly the whole time we were there.
after we finally got out, we had to take a 26 hours journey with all means of tranportaion known to man, back to germany to try and organise a few shows to cover our loses.
Luckily, we have amazng friends all over, that understood and sympatized with our situation and managed to arrange a few shows for us this weekend from thin air. not to mention all other orginsaisers and friends all over who said they will help us in any way they can.
this is very moving and amazing to us, and we cant express how thankfull we are for all you're doing for us and the solidarity you're showing. we are in debt of all of you.
the shows that will take place, are as following:
30.6.11 - Dresden - Meschwitzstr.16 - 21:30
01.07.11 - Berlin - Footloose Festival - first band
02.07.11 - Leipzig - TBC (if it doesnt work on this date, we will need help for a show on the 03.07 in leipzig or in the area)
we are still looking for help on the 03.07.11 and a place to sleep or a show in west germany or belgium on the 4th of july.
thanks for reading and for all the support..
Suckinim
