ISM Chief Executive, Deborah Annetts said:
‘We recognise the significant need for clear advice for our members who are working in the EU. International touring represents an essential part of many musicians’ livelihoods, with 44% of musicians earning up to half of their income in the EU before the pandemic. We are very pleased to be partnering with the experts at Viva La Visa, who, as well as working with us to create this much needed advice line, also offer a generous discount to our members on its comprehensive visa and immigration services.’
Viva La Visa Founder & Director, Andy Corrigan said:
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“Tory attempts to shift the blame onto the EU are just not good enough,” Labour’s Shadow Minister for Culture Alison McGovern told
NME. “Ministers promised time and again that UK musicians would not face barriers to touring in Europe as a result of Brexit.
“They have let our music community down and need to fix this as soon as possible. The EU have said they are open to an arrangement so the Tories need to get on with it.”
She added: “It’s been a terrible nine months for musicians and those who work alongside them compounded by an inflexible Tory chancellor unwilling to help those whose employment does not fit his rigid mould.
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