If the coronavirus pandemic does not critically damage the British and European music industry, the effect of Brexit may finish it off.
Brexit is killing off music tours in EU and industry may not survive immigration crackdown, government warned
12/05/2020
More than two-thirds of musicians say bookings dried up because of visa red tape and cost – even before coronavirus struck
Artists must also prove they have nearly £1000 in savings before applying.
“It’s going to be devastating” – here’s how Brexit will screw over British touring artists [NME]
03/02/2020
But all is not lost – sign the petition now to grant British artists a Musicians’ Passport. Andrew Trendell investigates how Brexit could wreak havoc on the touring industry.
Musicians will abandon tours after huge new costs and bureaucracy of Brexit deal, ministers warned
27/12/2020
UK Music warns big blow of visa charges and paperwork ‘could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back’.
Festivals warn MPs that Brexit threatens UK “talent pipeline” and ability to book European acts
05/01/2021
"The government need to get an agreement with the EU for touring acts to move freely."
A week ago the UK fully left the EU. The moment we all campaigned against, warned about and feared the consequences of became reality – and it’s every bit as bad as forecast.
UK ‘rejected offer’ of visa-free tours by musicians in EU, despite blaming Brussels for permit blow
09/01/2021
‘Standard’ proposal to exempt performers for 90 days was proposed, but ‘the UK said no’.
Thom Yorke leads condemnation of ‘spineless’ decision to ‘reject’ EU offer to waive touring visas
10/01/2021
The Independent understands that ‘standard’ proposal exempting musicians from visa process was rejected because the government is denying that same right to EU artists visiting the UK.
Musicians express outrage as Government disputes reports it rejected visa-free access to EU for performers
10/01/2021
Reports suggest a ‘standard’ proposal to exempt British performers from escalating costs for 90 days was turned down because the Government didn’t want to offer European performers the same deal when they visit the UK.
In frank interview, EU chief negotiator tells Britain that any lowering of regulatory standards will be punished.
The Government has admitted it rejected an offer for visa-free tours from the EU during Brexit negotiations, after days of insisting the offer was never made.
The EU has insisted it was the UK government's choice to end visa-free touring for musicians on the continent, following an outcry from performers.
Ministers rule out rethink to rescue visa-free tours by musicians, insisting ‘control of borders’ must come first
19/01/2021
Musicians are 'mere collateral in obsession in ending freedom of movement’, minister told.
Orchestras can move freely around the EU without tariffs and piles of forms to fill in - but all that could be about to change.
Some of the UK's biggest music stars have written to the government demanding action to ensure visa-free touring in the European Union.
Ed Sheeran and Liam Gallagher have also signed a letter criticising the lack of visa-free travel for UK musicians across EU countries.
Government claims for rejecting EU offer to save visa-free tours rubbished by musicians’ group
20/01/2021
Caroline Dinenage under fire for string of shaky explanations for throwing out a deal
'The total confusion about post-Brexit rules adds to the distress': classical musicians speak out
21/01/2021
Ten players and administrators on the fallout in government restrictions to EU touring.
The Tories have left our world-beating music industry on its knees in the wake of Covid and Brexit
24/01/2021
The sector, which relies on live events, lies bleeding and its future looks shaky. Our blinkered Government must act