Government criticised for inaction and told “words won’t save careers” in “critical” Brexit touring fiasco
nme.comto negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew has sparked fears that artists will face huge costs to future live music tours of the continent which could create a glass ceiling that prevents rising and developing artists from being able to afford to do so.It is also warned that thousands of jobs and millions in income for crew, haulage and production will also be lost to the EU.Now, ahead of the #CarryOnTouring UK-EU summit and Day Of Action this week, the government has been criticised for still not making the situation any clearer for UK artists wishing to plan European tours.
A Working Group with representatives from across the creative and cultural sectors has been set up, but it is said that nothing.
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