Leading UK musicians include Ed Sheeran, Elton John and Liam Gallagher have signed a letter stating that the UK government’s Brexit deal has failed the country’s performing artists.
In the open letter, published by The Times, the group criticize the end of free movement for touring bands. It also suggests the costs and bureaucracy arising from the new system will make touring “unviable”, in particular for emerging musicians.
Following the culmination of the Brexit transition period, workers are no longer guaranteed visa-free travel and may need to apply for additional work permits for performances in certain countries.
As Deadline reported last week, the UK gov and the EU are locked in a war of denials over who is to blame for the situation. Pressure has been mounting for the two parties to agree an exemption for performers but this has yet to be struck.
Today’s letter furthers...
In the open letter, published by The Times, the group criticize the end of free movement for touring bands. It also suggests the costs and bureaucracy arising from the new system will make touring “unviable”, in particular for emerging musicians.
Following the culmination of the Brexit transition period, workers are no longer guaranteed visa-free travel and may need to apply for additional work permits for performances in certain countries.
As Deadline reported last week, the UK gov and the EU are locked in a war of denials over who is to blame for the situation. Pressure has been mounting for the two parties to agree an exemption for performers but this has yet to be struck.
Today’s letter furthers...
- 1/20/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
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