Singer Allison Crowe Denied Entry into UK for Tour

Singer Allison Crowe from Nanaimo B.C., Canada, was denied entry into the UK at Gatwick Airport London. The 27 year old songstress was about to embark on an anticipated international tour, her fifth trip to Europe, when she and members of her group were detained for over 10 hours, interrogated, refused entry and sent home. Two of her band members apparently had their passports confiscated while another was allowed entry because he had dual citizenship. Officials cited reasons related to a visa clampdown on musicians entering the UK. The group was targeted because they had not obtained a Certificate of Sponsorship from the venues they were scheduled to play. The new visa requirement was brought in November 27, 2008 to fight illegal immigration and terrorism. The group will forgo that portion of their tour and move on to Frankfurt from Toronto.