Brexit hikes costs, hassle for UK musicians touring EU
British musicians are demanding that the UK government faces the music after new post-Brexit regulations failed to consider their unique work lives and left them in the lurch.
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British musicians are demanding that the UK government faces the music after new post-Brexit regulations failed to consider their unique work lives and left them in the lurch.
Nicki Finlay FILE - In this Sunday, June 25, 2017 file photo, singer Simon Neil performs with his band Biffy Clyro at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, in Somerset, England. British musicians are demanding that the UK government faces the music after new post-Brexit regulations failed to consider their unique work lives and left them in the lurch. Nearly 260,000 people â including U.K. artists Laura Marling, Louis Tomlinson and Biffy Clyro â have signed a petition for the British government to negotiate a review of the rules for musicians touring in the 27-nation ...
London – Pressure is mounting on the United Kingdom government to resolve issues around European Union touring visas for musicians and crews. Since leaving the EU, British musicians are no longer guaranteed visa-free travel and may need additional work permits to play in some countries. Composer and cross-bench member of the House of Lords, Michael Berkeley, said it left many in a
Musicians and crews call for a "return to the negotiating table", saying livelihoods could be at risk.
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