UK live music industry warns of losing “massive” amount of jobs and income to EU with touring made “nigh on impossible”

Figures from the UK’s live music industry have warned that a “massive” amount of jobs and taxable income will be lost to the EU under the current Brexit deal, due to it making touring “nigh on impossible”. READ MORE: “It’s going to be devastating” – here’s how Brexit will screw over British touring artists After Prime Minister …

UK chancellor suggests that musicians should find alternate jobs amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

by: Sami Weisband Oct 9, 2020 Much like the United States, the United Kingdom is experiencing a devastating unemployment crisis. In response to increasing unemployment numbers and economic deficit, the UK’s government has launched multiple economic plans to offset job losses, leaving creative fields without extra funding, including the music, arts, and nightlife industries. In …