Brexit has caused sadness far and wide, but for very many musicians who are only just beginning to emerge from the Covid-induced touring dearth, Brexit has been a disaster. A survey conducted by musicians in 2021 revealed that 34 per cent of musicians had already lost work as a result of Brexit. A violinist said, “I am professionally paralysed by Brexit.”

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The Festival of Europe 2022 is a celebration of our continent and our shared culture and values. Our vision is one of hope and cooperation now and in the future. / The Festival of Europe comprises dozens of exciting events all across the UK throughout the summer of 2022...

A RIVAL to the festival of Brexit is in the works. The organisers tell us the Festival of Europe will “celebrate our European identity” as the Brexit festival, now called Unboxed, gets under way next summer.

The Festival of Europe is a positive celebration of Europe, being planned for Europe Day, 9 May. The day takes on a special significance this year as we want to show that Britain still wants to be part of European culture and celebrate the bonds of friendship we still share, despite Brexit.