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Musicians hit back at Oliver Dowden’s “utterly pathetic” boast of Brexit touring breakthrough
05/06/2021
The culture secretary announced that "an ambitious approach" to negotiations has resulted in artists now being able to tour Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
‘Era of being a UK-based concert artist is pretty much over’ – musicians share their Brexit realities
18/05/2021
Musicians and music businesses warn of ‘time up’ for UK grassroots acts, and European orchestras being resistant to booking UK artists because of ‘paperwork and expense’.
Government criticised for inaction and told “words won’t save careers” in “critical” Brexit touring fiasco
19/05/2021
"The reality is that five months after the deal was struck, the music industry is no further forward" / Ahead of an online summit this week, figures from the UK music industry have criticised the government over the continued lack of action and clarity over the Brexit touring situation.
UK artists left in “limbo of chaos and confusion” in attempting to book post-Brexit European tours
26/03/2021
Government criticised for a lack of action as tours are cancelled: "Without suitable remedies, we will see our world-renowned industry start to wither".
MPs discussed EU visas for artists which have resulted in bureaucracy and added costs.
A parliamentary debate stemming from a successful online petition ended with MP Caroline Dinenage saying the idea was ‘not consistent with Brexit’
Government claims for rejecting EU offer to save visa-free tours rubbished by musicians’ group
20/01/2021
Caroline Dinenage under fire for string of shaky explanations for throwing out a deal