UK Government Under Fire Over Rejecting Brussels Visa-Free Offer For Musicians, Report Says
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Britain s music bodies and other artistic organisations were repeatedly reassured that a post-Brexit deal with the bloc would protect the country s performers, allowing them travel freely across the continent.
The British government rejected an offer from Brussels to grant the country s musicians visa-free travel in the European Union,
The Independent reported, citing a source from the European Union close to the Brexit negotiations. According to the source, UK authorities rejected a standard proposal to exempt musicians from Britain and the European Union from visas, allowing them to travel freely for 90 days.
The UK rejected an offer of visa-free tours by musicians to EU countries, despite blaming Brussels for what the industry is calling the devastating blow of them requiring permits. A “standard” proposal to exempt performers from the huge cost and bureaucracy for 90 days was turned down, The Independent has been told – because the government is insisting on denying that to EU artists visiting this country. “It is usually in our agreements with.
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