MPs call on Boris Johnson to take “urgent action” over EU touring rules for UK performers

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Boris Johnson calling on him to remove barriers faced by UK performers in Europe.It comes after the government jeopardised the future of touring for UK artists when the Brexit deal secured with the EU failed to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew.Problems remain 11 months on when it comes to new rules and red tape, creating huge costs to future live music tours of the continent for both musicians and crew – which could create a glass ceiling that prevents rising and developing talent from being able to afford to do so.The all party parliamentary group on music wants the Prime Minister to commit to solving problems faced by artists, reminding him that he had pledged to “fix” them in March.The group.