Arts missing out on tens of millions from expanded EU fund, say campaigners.

Extra paperwork, border checks and additional costs for exports - Brexit has destroyed the livelihoods of countless musicians.

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.”

Figures seen as clear evidence of impact of ‘dud deal’ – now touring has recovered from Covid.

Boris Johnson had previously promised to "fix" issues around visas so UK musicians could tour the continent permit-free.

Only Spain has signed agreement, leaving artists mired in ‘mountains of red tape’ – with pressure on new Brexit minister Liz Truss to change course.