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.”
Brits heading to post-Brexit Spanish festivals could be asked to show they have €100 per day
27/07/2022
Since leaving the EU following the Brexit vote, the UK now comes under the ‘third country’ category and must comply with newly-introduced policies.
Iron Maiden Singer, who Voted for Brexit, Complains About Resulting EU Travel Restrictions
28/06/2021
The lead singer of the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden expressed frustration over U.K. travel restrictions in the aftermath of Brexit on Monday, despite voting for the measure in 2016.
Over 200 UK musicians come together for #LetTheMusicMove campaign to aid post-Brexit touring
28/06/2021
Without new measures, UK artists will face a number of restrictions and some serious red tape when touring begins...
#LetTheMusicMove campaign is launched by 200 acts to save touring in the EU
"The UK Government has to take this issue seriously and support touring artists. The future of British music is at stake"
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.
Stars including Radiohead, Biffy Clyro and Ghostpoet are urging the government to make touring Europe easier, to prevent "the collapse of the industry".
‘The government has to take this issue seriously and support touring artists. The future of British music is at stake’