From promoter Glenn Harveston via official ProgPower USA Facebook page:
"... The Night Flight Orchestra have canceled their festival performance. Their statement follows:
This is undoubtedly the most bitter and disappointing cancellation of my career. I looked forward to their performance just as much as anyone attending this year. In the interest of full transparency, I was never involved or contracted to handle their visa application as their appearance was never confirmed as exclusive. However, once I was made aware of their dire situation very recently, I offered to take over the visa application immediately, coordinate all efforts, and expedite the application while taking the personal financial loss quietly. However, recent events at the Swedish consul (including delays with Eleine's approved visas), along with other potential hurdles in the application process, meant success would not be guaranteed regardless of time, money, and effort spent from both parties. It was a risk the band's management stated they could not take.
Their replacement is already confirmed and will be announced soon. Expect it to mirror my mood.
Glenn"
"... The Night Flight Orchestra have canceled their festival performance. Their statement follows:
This is undoubtedly the most bitter and disappointing cancellation of my career. I looked forward to their performance just as much as anyone attending this year. In the interest of full transparency, I was never involved or contracted to handle their visa application as their appearance was never confirmed as exclusive. However, once I was made aware of their dire situation very recently, I offered to take over the visa application immediately, coordinate all efforts, and expedite the application while taking the personal financial loss quietly. However, recent events at the Swedish consul (including delays with Eleine's approved visas), along with other potential hurdles in the application process, meant success would not be guaranteed regardless of time, money, and effort spent from both parties. It was a risk the band's management stated they could not take.
Their replacement is already confirmed and will be announced soon. Expect it to mirror my mood.
Glenn"