Elton John claims Boris Johnson is ignoring his requests to meet about touring visas

nme.com:

Elton John has revealed that his requests to meet with Boris Johnson regarding Brexit and touring visas for musicians have so far been ignored.Back in August, the UK Government’s Department of Culture, Media & Sport announced they had secured “short-term” visa-free touring in 19 European countries.

This news was criticised by a number of music industry figures, including John, who called it “a rehash of what we already know”.Addressing the topic on a recent episode of his Apple Music 1 radio show Rocket Hour, John said: “What has happened is that it’s impossible for young artists financially to pay for visas [and] negotiate their way through all of the red tape that’s necessary for going to Europe.”“So I’m on the warpath to try and get this.