Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart and Dame Julie Walters have joined some of the biggest names in British theatre to urge Boris Johnson to secure visa-free EU travel for artists.
"If you’re a festival organiser in Barcelona, British bands will be at the bottom of your list" - UK acts playing Euro festivals have nearly halved post-Brexit, estimates report
21/07/2022
Freedom of movement and customs woes to blame, says campaign body.
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.
Blur frontman says quitting the bloc has been a “disaster” for young musicians.
'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.
'Every barrier in the world went up overnight': Some bands are skipping the UK because of Brexit
01/08/2022
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.
'Fears of new bureaucracy, rules and costs have all come true': Brexit making touring Europe 'unviable' for UK artists
07/08/2022
The number of UK artists booked for European festivals this summer is down 45% compared to 2017-19, according to the group Best for Britain - which previously campaigned against Brexit.
MUSICIANS and artists need visa-free access to EU countries to enable them to tour once the coronavirus restrictions are lifted, Scotland’s Culture Secretary has argued.
'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.
Touring musicians and technical staff across Yorkshire say new travel laws due to Brexit could put many out of business if a solution isn't found.
MUSICIANS have hit out at the UK Government over “devastating” post-Brexit red tape for the live music industry.
The survey from Encore musicians indicates that current Brexit travel restrictions will stop them performing in Europe
“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 the 31 days since Brexit was signed, sealed and delivered we’ve seen no end of complaints and ‘red-tape’ measures imposed upon traders and customers who deal with Europe, which hasn’t been helped by the coronavirus pandemic.
Aerosmith‘s Brad Whitford has said he’s not sure the band’s upcoming UK and European tour will go ahead because of visa issues relating to Brexit.
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music urges government to fix EU touring as bands face Brexit costs
19/07/2022
An influential cross-party group of MPs and peers issued a major report today calling on the government to remove the barriers facing UK musicians touring the EU.
The new Paying The Price report comes from the Independent Society of Musicians.
Andy Burnham slams “ridiculous” Brexit rules and demands “free exchange” of artists through Europe
17/10/2023
Industry calls to get issues "fixed" with Europe, accusing the government of remaining "asleep on the job"
Antony Gormley calls Brexit ‘the biggest act of self-harm this country has ever played on itself’
08/04/2024
Sir Antony Gormley has called Brexit the “biggest act of self-harm this country has ever played on itself” in a withering condemnation of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
The government is being urged to negotiate a visa waiver for performers with the EU and provide an emergency creative fund. / More than 300 creative organisations have signed a letter to demand that Boris Johnson delivers on his promise to "fix the Brexit crisis" for their industry.
The music merchandise specialist says the move will help alleviate the significant trade issues created by Brexit.
In frank interview, EU chief negotiator tells Britain that any lowering of regulatory standards will be punished.
Blur frontman Damon Albarn has discussed his feelings on Brexit and labelled the consequences of Britain’s 2016 referendum a “disaster”.
"I think the Brexit thing, it's destroyed any hopes of chances for young musicians that are trying to make it," Gillespie tells the BBC.