A Laptop & The Power of Manifestation: How Rawayana Envisioned Its Historic Arena Tour
"Beto" Montenegro and "Fofo" Story, together with Hans Schafer of Live Nation, delivered a masterclass at Billboard Latin Music Week.
A laptop and the power of manifestation were pivotal in Rawayana's historic journey to an arena tour. The Venezuelan band's dream of touring globally began with lead singer Alberto "Beto" Montenegro's PowerPoint presentation. The band's first-ever arena tour, "¿Dónde Es El After?," is promoted by Live Nation. The band, including drummer Andrés "Fofo" Story and Hans Schafer, senior vice president of global touring at Live Nation, unveiled the tour's details during Billboard Latin Music Week 2026.
The U.S. leg of the tour kicked off on October 15 at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, with stops across North America, culminating in Miami with three sold-out nights in December. The tour includes 23 dates in total. Rawayana, comprising Antonio "Tony" Casas, Alejandro "Abeja" Abeijón, Montenegro, and Story, has sold out arenas across Europe and Latin America in support of their album "¿Dónde Es El After?".
The band's creative process was significantly influenced by their upbringing in Venezuela and their experiences with iconic Venezuelan bands like Los Amigos Invisibles and Cultura Profética. The pandemic forced the band to reflect and rethink everything, leading to a modern approach based on digital tools. Montenegro emphasizes the power of manifestation, highlighting their trust and faith in their project.
Schafer predicts that Live Nation's donation to Fundación El After, created by Rawayana, will further support recovery efforts in Venezuela following the double earthquake on June 24.
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