Corey Taylor shares plans for 2021, including touring, a movie and a book

Corey Taylor has spoken about his plans for 2021, including a solo tour, shows with Slipknot, a movie and more. The Slipknot frontman released his debut solo album ‘CMFT’ in October last year but has not been able to tour it so far due to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to Kerrang!, Taylor said he was …

The 1975 cancel entire 2021 touring schedule due to ongoing pandemic

The 1975 have announced the cancellation of their entire touring schedule for 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The band were set to play a number of rescheduled dates at venues including London’s Finsbury Park and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park this year, but say that the cancellation is the “best course of action” …

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 …

The UK reportedly rejected EU’s “visa-free” deal for touring musicians

The UK government reportedly rejected a deal from the EU that would allow musicians to enter countries that belong to the union without a visa. Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade deal with the EU saw workers from some professions allowed to travel on business without the need to apply for a visa. However, musicians were not …

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 …

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 …