Brexit deal secured with the EU failed to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew.The government then announced yesterday (Wednesday August 4) that “short term” visa-free travel without work permits will be allowed for musicians and performers in 19 European countries, while talks are ongoing with the remaining nations.However, the music industry are angry at their attitude – arguing that much more still needs to be done.
Ian Smith from ukeartswork and the #CarryOnTouring campaign said that the government’s statement was misleading at best and in places “badly wrong”.“Yes, we have visa and permit free work in 19 countries – however what has not been said is that those free periods range from seven days.
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