Musicians in ‘quite desperate’ position over post-Brexit travel rules
The 2019 Glastonbury Festival (Yui Mok/PA)
Touring musicians are thinking in “quite desperate” terms about whether they can continue in the industry with post-Brexit travel rules, a sector leader has said.
Deborah Annetts, chief executive of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, said UK artists are already losing summer bookings due to the challenges faced touring inside the EU.
However, she said the freeze on travel and live performances due to the Covid-19 pandemic offers a “window” in which to resolve the issue.
@DamianHinds asks for primary request from Govt. @ISM_music: Secure "really straightforward" visa-waiver agreement. @ProductionGuild: Simplification of immigration requirements in Europe. @FreelancersMake: Prioritise this successful industry – can't continue with current rules.