Queen‘s Roger Taylor has become the latest high-profile name to criticise the government’s Brexit deal, after it failed to secure visa-free touring for musicians. The drummer, who was one of 100 celebrities to sign a letter against the deal, described it as a “dreadful retrograde step” during an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s The World …
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Music industry feel they’ve been dealt a “No Deal Brexit”, but call on government to “take it seriously and fix it”
With the row over who is responsible for the Brexit touring fiasco between the UK and the EU rumbling on, artists and music industry insiders are calling on the UK government to take swift action to rectify the situation. After Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal failed to secure visa-free travel for artists wishing …
Musicians share anger at rejection of Brexit “visa-free” touring deal
Musicians have shared their anger online after news that the UK government has reportedly rejected a “visa-free” touring deal as part of Brexit negotiations. Yesterday (January 9), it was reported that the UK have turned down a deal from the EU that would allow musicians to enter countries that belong to the union without a …
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Festivals warn MPs that Brexit threatens UK “talent pipeline” and ability to book European acts
Festival bosses have warned MPs that the current Brexit deal stands to threaten the UK’s “talent pipeline”, as well as the country’s access to European artists. Representatives from the live music industry spoke to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s inquiry into ‘The future of UK music festivals’ today (January 5) about what the …
Government says Brexit touring plans were “rejected” by EU
A government spokesperson has told NME that their Brexit deal plans to allow for more freedom of movement for touring artists and their crew were “rejected by the EU,” while the industry continues to call for more action to prevent “catastrophic” damage”. READ MORE: “It’s going to be devastating” – here’s how Brexit will screw …
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Industry figures warn European tours may be in jeopardy following new Brexit trade deal – Dancing Astronaut
by: Sami Weisband Dec 29, 2020 After the announcement of a new Brexit deal, musicians across the world could face financial issues when trying to tour the European Union once live events resume. Following the omission of musicians from the list of workers allowed to enter the EU without a visa, music industry insiders warn …
European tours put “at risk” by Brexit deal, warns UK Music boss
European tours will be put “at risk” by the new Brexit trade deal, the chief executive of UK Music has warned. The government agreed on a deal with the EU on Christmas Eve ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period on January 1, 2021. While workers from some industries will be able to …
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Petition launched to secure visa-free touring for bands following Brexit deal
A petition has been launched calling for the government to secure visa-free travel for artists and other creatives in the EU following the end of the Brexit transition period. The UK will officially fully leave the European Union on January 1, 2021, with the government having finalised a deal on December 24. That agreement allows …
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UK Music boss welcomes Brexit deal but says it leaves “many questions”
UK Music Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin has responded to the post-Brexit trade deal announced yesterday (December 24). The UK and the EU came to the agreement just one week before the nations are set to fully leave the union following 2016’s referendum. The deal includes points on travel for UK citizens within the EU – …
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