'Every barrier in the world went up overnight': Some bands are skipping the UK because of Brexit
31/07/2022
After years of cancellations thanks to COVID, this summer sees the return of music festivals to the UK - but after leaving the EU, those involved with British events are facing challenges and calling for support.
Representatives from the live music industry, and Elton John, have sharply criticised the Government’s handling of the post-Brexit crisis for the touring industry resulting from a lack of agreement with the EU over visa issues and movement of equipment.
‘I’ve lost £40,000 already’ – survey finds Brexit red tape is crippling touring musicians
26/05/2021
Faced with the titanic costs of post-Brexit visas and carnets, UK musicians warn they are being left with no option but to relocate to Europe or quit the music industry altogether.
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) has published a report highlighting the implications for culture in Northern Ireland of the UK's withdrawal from the European Union (EU).
Boris Johnson had previously promised to "fix" issues around visas so UK musicians could tour the continent permit-free.
The music charity Help Musicians is set to provide a new fund that will give UK-based artists advice and planning tips regarding touring Europe in the post-Brexit climate.
A new artist-led campaign has been launched to encourage the UK Government to work to reduce the costs and red tape facing musicians touring Europe.
The lead singer of Mercury Prize-nominated band Sports Team says touring in Europe is going to cost British performers tens of thousands of pounds due to post-Brexit paperwork.
This real-life experience of a small West Yorkshire company, before and after the creation of the single market, provides an insight into our imminent future in the event that we leave the EU without a worthwhile trading deal.
Stars including Radiohead, Biffy Clyro and Ghostpoet are urging the government to make touring Europe easier, to prevent "the collapse of the industry".
He said there are ‘gaping holes’ in the Brexit deal.
Elton John says government must act to save music industry from ‘looming catastrophe’ caused by Brexit or see it ‘crash and burn’
10/06/2021
‘The government seems unable or unwilling to fix this gaping hole in their trade deal and defaults to blaming the EU rather than finding ways out of this mess,’ musician says.
EU Withdrawal: Key Legislation Changes and Implications for Northern Ireland-based Arts Organisations
01/05/2021
Published by Arts Council of Northern Ireland in May 2021 (updated July 2021).
Dan Snow’s ‘real-world example of Brexit making things more expensive, inefficient, difficult and less enjoyable’
27/06/2022
"The next time some Brexit grandee dials it in from Provence to assure the Today Programme that all is well, report them to the Excise, for not doing the paperwork for their phone, that'll reverse Brexit."
Bands, theatre groups and sports clubs could be badly hit by need for visas, carnets and documents.
This van driver gave a fascinating insight into how Brexit will affect business in Britain - leading some Brexiteers to admit they may have voted the wrong way.
Bracing for Brexit: U.K. Music Industry Making Plans to Prepare for Chaos -- With Live Sector Most at Risk
10/10/2019
Contingency plans are being worked out for several sectors of the British industry as the deadline to leave the European Union looms.
Music insiders warns of ‘en masse unemployment’ unless Brexit-related travel restrictions are urgently addressed
03/11/2022
Recent industry representations to the House of Lords have warned that touring Europe has become unfeasible for UK musicians.
The deluded fantasies of the Brexit elite are finally being exposed by the way the real world actually works.
UK Music is pressing the Government to help the music industry overcome the barriers UK musicians and crew face touring the EU.
Formula 1 teams hope the British government can help it in reducing the logistical nightmares that Brexit has triggered.
Iconic London to Paris cycle event will end current format after 20 years due to Brexit-related complications and logistical hurdles.