'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.
Sky News speaks to You Me At Six star Josh Franceschi about the issue of visas - as the band claim their second number one album.
Newcastle United have missed out on the chance to sign PSV Eindhoven defender Chris Gloster after the USA youngster was denied a work permit, according to ESPN.
Touring musicians and road crews have been “betrayed” by the government in the Brexit trade deal, the Lords has been told.
The survey from Encore musicians indicates that current Brexit travel restrictions will stop them performing in Europe
UK theatres have called for urgent clarification over post-Brexit touring provisions, warning that a failure to resolve visa rules would have “devastating consequences” for the sector.
MUSICIANS have been hit by a “double whammy” of coronavirus restrictions and the impact of Brexit, MSPs have been told.
Burnetts Hill Chapel, Martletwy, joins Ed Sheeran, Elton John in raising post-Brexit music worries
29/01/2021
AS prominent British performers such as Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Joss Stone and Bob Geldof call for the UK government to make future touring in Europe easier for musicians, a Pembrokeshire venue has said that the mountain of paperwork faced by EU musicians playing in the UK is also having an adverse effect.
“Musicians across the UK are already struggling to survive… now the government’s handling of Brexit could deliver another blow to their earnings," says online booking platform CEO
In a letter to the UK Prime Minister signed by 400 leaders of the fashion industry, fears of “decimation of the fashion industry by the Brexit trade deal” are expressed.
Northumbria University is considering whether to make more staff employees of its Dutch subsidiary in order to circumvent some of the problems caused by Brexit, a pro vice-chancellor at the institution has said.
‘Europe was crucial to our growth as a band,’ said bassist Colin Greenwood.
UK musicians must now secure visa or work permit for each country they want to play in.
Music stars raise pressure over EU touring
08/02/2021
Music stars including Sir Elton John and Radiohead are putting pressure on the government to resolve the problems around post-Brexit EU touring.
Ronan Keating warns that post-Brexit red tape will be devastating for the live music industry
08/02/2021
Boyzone star said Brexit situation was "ridiculous".
MUSICIANS have hit out at the UK Government over “devastating” post-Brexit red tape for the live music industry.
CLACTON MP Giles Watling claims musicians are facing “the loss of an entire continent as a venue”.
MP Catherine McKinnell led calls for the Government to support the UK music industry.
"They have made it about immigration when it really isn’t. It’s about culture, but we seem to have a government that doesn’t care about too much anything connected with the arts"
A parliamentary debate stemming from a successful online petition ended with MP Caroline Dinenage saying the idea was ‘not consistent with Brexit’
Top tenor Nicky Spence introduces four other distinguished voices on the visa debacle. / Forget the pandemic, it's Brexit which could ring the death knell for artists who are currently hoarse from begging to be taken seriously as a respected export.
This week in Parliament I raised the plight of Leamington performing arts company Motionhouse along with other groups and artists faced with rising costs and restrictions caused by Brexit.
Somerset MP calls for urgent action to repair 'sticky Brexit situation' for music industry
12/02/2021
The politician has called on the government to help struggling musicians