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.

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.

#LetTheMusicMove campaign is launched by 200 acts to save touring in the EU

A new survey by UK Music has revealed that the public think the government are not doing enough to help musicians overcome post-Brexit barriers to overseas touring.

Labour MP says government ‘cocked up’ negotiations on touring and is ignorant of the value of music to the economy.

Music industry leaders have urged ministers to give financial help to performers who are unable to take bookings in the European Union due to post-Brexit touring restrictions.

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

UK Music is pressing the Government to help the music industry overcome the barriers UK musicians and crew face touring the EU.

A new poll has shown that the majority of UK voters want the government to be doing more to solve the post-Brexit touring fiasco for musicians and crew, while campaigners have vowed that their “anger is not going away until they find a solution”.