Brexit

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart call for “towering hurdle” of Brexit visa problems for artists to be solved

"We have to pay hundreds of pounds, fill in form after form, and spend weeks waiting for approval – just so we can do our jobs"

MPs to question Culture Minister over handling of failed Brexit visa touring deal

"Government would be sensible to recognise that this matter will not go away and that we will not be quiet," say industry bosses

Elton John and Michael Caine star in new NHS video to promote Covid-19 vaccine

The light-hearted clip sees Elton undertaking a less than successful audition

Music industry says government response to Brexit touring mess is “not good enough”

"They have made it about immigration when it really isn’t. It’s about culture"

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"
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