The European Parliament has commissioned dozens of impact assessments or studies on Brexit from experts, across a broad range of policy areas, which are publicly available online. This webpage will be regularly updated to include further relevant publications.
Children's book illustrator Axel Scheffler has hit out at Brexit as he picked up the illustrator of the year prize at the British Book Awards. German-born Scheffler is best known for his work on Julia Donaldson's books, including The Gruffalo series.
Brexit fears of Britain's flagship museums
31/10/2018
Fears that Britain’s flagship museums will be forced to scrap major exhibitions after Brexit can be revealed today.
Sector bodies warn of immediate hit to funding, touring and networks.
The association said that leaving the EU without a deal would “have a highly damaging impact on: the communities that museums serve, people who work in and with museums, and the sharing of collections, ideas and expertise across European borders”.
Some of the UK's most prestigious museums could be forced to cancel exhibitions if Britain crashes out of the EU without a deal, according to a batch of secret memos.
A no-deal departure from Europe would mean touring musicians could face logistical headaches. / Professional musicians say they are being overlooked in the swirling Brexit debate.
The outdoor arts sector has experienced growth over the last decade, but could a no-deal Brexit put the brakes on this?
Figures from arts institutions fear 2022 event could alienate remain-supporting visitors.
Home Office pours cold water on artists’ hopes of retaining free movement between the UK and the EU.
Priti Patel warned her immigration crackdown will ‘cut the legs off’ the UK music industry
21/02/2020
Home Office accused of refusing to listen to £111bn-a-year culture sector – just weeks after a minister admitted government must retain free movement
If the coronavirus pandemic does not critically damage the British and European music industry, the effect of Brexit may finish it off.
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’.
Brexit barriers for the arts 'heartbreaking'
08/01/2021
Post-Brexit barriers facing the arts are "heartbreaking" and "confirm worst fears", industry leaders have said.
Orchestras can move freely around the EU without tariffs and piles of forms to fill in - but all that could be about to change.
'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.
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.
The last days of Britain's membership of the EU saw a rush to get artworks out of the country before the introduction of new export rules.
Blue Passports and Narrowed Horizons
29/01/2021
The opportunity to travel freely, experience different cultures and exchange ideas, has long been a source of inspiration for creatives. The UK’s membership of the EU granted Freedom of Movement across the bloc to all UK citizens, which took away the previous need for work visas and carnets which were a costly and time-consuming drain on resources.
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.