‘You can’t ask for EU funding and then not be in the EU,’ says chief executive of orchestra established in London in 1976. The orchestra was established in London in 1976 but the British vote to leave meant it had to come up with a plan for a future outside the UK.

One of Britain’s most successful orchestras is moving to Belgium amid fears that its musicians may be among the victims of a post-Brexit crackdown on immigration. The European Union Baroque Orchestra has been based in Oxfordshire since 1985, but will give its last UK concert in its current form at St John’s Smith Square, London, on 19 May, before moving to Antwerp.

US brands Gibson and Fender increase list prices as double digit hikes hit music stores

An opera singer was asked to change her EU flag themed dress for a concert at London's Royal Albert Hall.

'It seems to us that the same question is facing every industry and every person in the UK: what will you choose to lose?' / Some of the UK’s most respected writers have signed a letter in The Guardian urging voters taking part in the European elections to support the EU.

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 music scene in Northern Ireland could be 'rocked' on two fronts by Brexit, figures in the industry have claimed.

Brexit is on the horizon – and in the ISM's latest report, research has revealed how it is having a negative effect on the music profession.

Bands, theatre groups and sports clubs could be badly hit by need for visas, carnets and documents.

Vinyl and CDs are manufactured on mainland Europe leaving the UK supply chain vulnerable to a no-deal Brexit.

Contingency plans are being worked out for several sectors of the British industry as the deadline to leave the European Union looms.

Pro-Europeans have kickstarted a campaign to try to get Ode To Joy back into the charts on the day that the UK will depart the European Union.

Home Office pours cold water on artists’ hopes of retaining free movement between the UK and the EU.

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.

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.

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.

UK Music warns big blow of visa charges and paperwork ‘could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back’.

"The government need to get an agreement with the EU for touring acts to move freely."

‘Standard’ proposal to exempt performers for 90 days was proposed, but ‘the UK said no’.

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.

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.