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Brexit
Government rejects visa-free Brexit touring petition and blames EU, but promises to help “navigate the changes”
Over 280,000 fans signed a petition calling for visa-free travel for artists and crew, with MPs told that Brexit could "destroy British DIY music – arguably one of the UK's greatest exports"
“I don’t know if I can afford it” – artists speak out on the future of European touring post-Brexit
"To disrespect our industry and create even more barriers to development is unbelievably short-sighted and careless"
Elton John calls for “short-term fix” in post-Brexit touring debacle
"Renegotiating freedom of movement is complicated and is going to take a lot of time"
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden criticises the EU again, calling touring barriers “absurd”
He previously blamed them for not permitting visa-free travel for UK artists in Europe
Elton John says visa-free touring is “not on the cards” after meeting with Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden
John was among a host of musicians who signed an open letter criticising the UK Government's Brexit deal
European festivals warn that Brexit touring mess could see fewer UK artists booked to play
"The UK usually has more promising acts than other countries. The feeling at the moment is that they will be booked less"
MPs announce debate on petition calling for EU-wide visa-free work permits for musicians and crew
The petition has over 280,000 signatures so far
Government urged to cancel Festival of Brexit and use £120 million for COVID-19 recovery
"Frankly, I thought this Brexit festival was sick before a pandemic", says MP Jamie Stone
Ex-Marillion singer Fish lays into government over EU Brexit touring fiasco: “I genuinely despair at the dreams that are being broken”
"We need a rethink, and we need it sooner rather than later as our future is in jeopardy"
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden looking into post-Brexit financial support for the music industry
A virtual meeting of representatives from across the UK music industry was called yesterday by Dowden
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