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04.08.2021 / 15:15

Visa-free touring granted for UK artists in 19 EU countries

Brexit deal secured with the EU failed to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew.This came with fears and predictions that new rules and red tape would lead to musicians and crew facing huge costs to future live music tours of the continent – which could create a glass ceiling that prevents rising and developing talent from being able to afford to do so.

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09.07.2021 / 20:27

Eddie Redmayne & Peter Farrelly Circling Political Tech Drama About Cambridge Analytica; Produced By The Russo Brothers

After the box office juggernaut “Avengers: Endgame,” The Russo Brothers have been keeping busy with the Tom Holland (“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” “The Impossible,” “The Heart of The Sea“) crime drama “Cherry” and are currently shooting the $200+ million budgeted Netflix spy action film “The Gray Man” led by Ryan Gosling (“Drive“) and Chris Evans (“Snowpiercer“). READ MORE: The Russo Brothers Directing Chris Evans & Ryan Gosling In Netflix’s Most Expensive Film To Date, ‘The Gray Man’ The sibling duo is also producing a heap of films via their production company AGBO Films, and one project is a political tech drama about the real-life company Cambridge Analytica.

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07.07.2021 / 00:21

Elton John vows to help new artists tour Europe despite “disastrous” Brexit deal

Elton John has vowed to help new artists tour Europe despite the UK government’s “disastrous” Brexit trade agreement.The legendary singer has been very vocal about the government jeopardising the future of touring for UK artists, after its Brexit deal with the EU failed to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew.He even called the government “philistines” and accused them of “crucifying” the careers of young artists.Today (July 6), John and his husband David Furnish took part in a virtual meeting with Michael Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, and a number of others, to discuss free movement and visa-free arrangements for artists.“Very happy to meet & discuss today with @eltonofficial, who

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29.06.2021 / 22:41

Brexit negotiator hits back at Elton John before being accused of “hanging music industry out to dry”

Brexit negotiator Lord Frost used a government committee hearing today (Tuesday June 29) to hit back at Elton John over his claims around the European touring fiasco, before coming under fire himself for his “inaction” over the situation.Sir Elton has been very vocal over the government jeopardising the future of touring for the UK artists, after the Brexit deal secured with the EU failed to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew.

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27.06.2021 / 14:45

Elton John calls UK ministers “philistines” over Brexit touring fiasco

Elton John has criticised the UK government for being “philistines” in their response to Brexit touring issues.In a new interview alongside John Grant in the Observer New Review today (June 27), the ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ star said he was “livid” about ministers’ inaction to the numerous challenges touring artists are beginning to face.“They made no provision for the entertainment business, and not just for musicians, actors and film directors, but for the crews, the dancers, the people who earn a living by going to Europe,” John said.“We’ve been talking to Lord Strasburger about it, and we’ve been talking to Lord Frost, but we didn’t really get anywhere with him. It’s a nightmare.

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23.06.2021 / 16:51

Yard Act’s James Smith on post-Brexit touring: “It’s the smaller, independent musicians who suffer”

Yard Act has spoken out on the devastating impact that the post-Brexit touring mess is set to have on independent artists.Today sees the launch of the #LetTheMusicMove campaign, with the likes of Wolf Alice, IDLES, Poppy Ajudha, Radiohead among the 200 artists calling upon the UK government to urgently take action to resolve the ‘No Deal’ that has landed upon the British music when it comes to touring the continent after they to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew.It is likely that musicians and crew will face huge costs to future live music tours of the continent – which could create a glass ceiling that prevents rising and developing talent from being able to afford to do so.“It’s just thrown

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23.06.2021 / 09:39

Over 200 artists come together for #LetTheMusicMove Brexit touring campaign

Wolf Alice, IDLES, Poppy Ajudha, Radiohead and many other music industries have come together for the new #LetTheMusicMove campaign – calling upon the UK government to urgently take action on the post-Brexit touring fiasco.The row over the government’s failure to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew in their post-Brexit deal continues to rumble on with no visible end in sight.

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21.06.2021 / 16:57

Kelly Lee Owens says post-Brexit touring mess is “doing serious damage to individuals”

Kelly Lee Owens has spoken to NME about her recent decision to pull her upcoming European tour, citing the “serious damage” that Brexit is doing to artists and calling upon the UK Government for urgent action.The row over the government’s failure to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew in their post-Brexit deal continues to rumble on with no visible end in sight.Last week saw the Welsh electro artist and producer Owens make headlines when she cancelled her upcoming November shows in the EU as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit and the “anxiety” they had created.“After I posted that, a lot of people very kindly reached out to check in on how I was feeling and how I was doing,” Owens told

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17.06.2021 / 15:19

Voters call on government to solve Brexit touring mess as campaigners vow: “Our anger is not going away”

Brexit touring fiasco for musicians and crew, while campaigners have vowed that their “anger is not going away until they find a solution”.The row over the government’s failure to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew in their post-Brexit deal continues to rumble on with no visible end in sight.

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14.06.2021 / 13:29

Kelly Lee Owens cancels her 2021 European tour, citing COVID, Brexit and anxiety

Kelly Lee Owens has cancelled her forthcoming European tour dates.The Welsh producer had been set to embark on a European tour in November ahead of a run of UK dates, which are “still going ahead as planned” later this year.Sharing a statement on Twitter this morning (June 14), Owens explained that she was cancelling her European tour “for several reasons”, adding: “Let me be candid as to why. The main reason is of course the ongoing [coronavirus] pandemic.

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05.06.2021 / 22:43

Musicians hit back at Oliver Dowden’s “utterly pathetic” boast of Brexit touring breakthrough

Brexit touring breakthrough.The government’s failure to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew post-Brexit has long been a topic of discussion.This fiasco 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.Yesterday (June 4), the culture secretary announced yesterday that after “an ambitious approach” to negotiations, musicians, performers and support crews will now be able to tour Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein following a new trade deal.“We’ve always taken an ambitious approach in negotiations on touring artists, including in my meeting

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19.05.2021 / 12:01

Government criticised for inaction and told “words won’t save careers” in “critical” Brexit touring fiasco

to 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.

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14.05.2021 / 18:55

Visa-free touring will be possible in 17 EU countries post-Brexit, claims culture minister

Brexit.PM Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal, which was passed last December, failed to secure visa-free travel for UK artists and their crew as well as Europe-wide work permits.

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28.04.2021 / 22:08

Over 300 from arts urge government to act over “lack of progress” on post-Brexit touring crisis

Brexit touring crisis.The signatories said: “We are extremely concerned by the lack of progress which has been achieved over the last three months to unravel the mountain of costly bureaucracy and red tape which now faces the creative industries.”It added: “With scheduling already under way for creative work later this year, you have a limited window of opportunity to resolve this crisis which is threatening our industry.” As reported on the BBC, a government response to the letter said: “As the prime minister has said, we are working flat out with the industry on plans to support the creative sectors tour in Europe.“We have already produced guidance to help artists understand what’s required in different countries and are exploring

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27.04.2021 / 20:32

Post-Brexit touring campaign announces ‘Day Of Action’ UK-EU summit

Brexit touring campaign Carry On Touring has announced a UK-EU summit, Day Of Action.Set to take place on Thursday, May 20 between 2pm-4pm BST, the event is being held in a fresh bid “to demonstrate support for creative touring professionals and artists” whose livelihoods will be impacted by the UK’s departure from the European Union.“Our UK-EU Summit is designed to unite support across the UK and EU and call on the UK Government and EU representatives to get a deal done that supports real people, real lives and real jobs,” an official description reads.“It simply makes no sense to block touring artists and professional’s ability to earn and pay tax in an industry that brings pleasure to millions of people.”It continues: “This is not an

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26.04.2021 / 18:12

DCMS Committee to question government minister on failure to implement visa-free travel for UK musicians and crew

the UK Government’s failure to secure visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for UK musicians and their touring crew.The government has been accused by a number of artists and prominent figures in the UK music industry of creating “chaos and confusion” after the Brexit deal with the EU failed to guarantee the necessary provisions for musicians, creatives and their crew to be able to tour, perform and work in Europe without incurring huge additional costs.It’s feared that the additional financial and practical barriers to touring Europe post-Brexit could create a glass ceiling that prevents rising and developing artists from being able to afford to tour on the continent in the near future.Thousands of jobs and millions in income for

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26.03.2021 / 12:25

UK artists left in “limbo of chaos and confusion” in attempting to book post-Brexit European tours

Brexit touring fiasco.The government’s failure to 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.When questioned by MPs last month, Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage was criticised for the government’s lack of inaction in not already renegotiating terms for future touring with EU member states or for measuring the potential damage that Brexit could have on the UK’s £111billion

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25.03.2021 / 15:57

Boris Johnson says talks are underway on post-Brexit touring: “We must fix it”

Boris Johnson has pledged to fix the work permit issue that could impact UK touring musicians and crew members post-Brexit.The PM’s Brexit trade deal, which was passed last December, failed to secure visa-free travel for UK artists and their crew as well as Europe-wide work permits.It is feared that acts will face huge costs for future live tours of the continent, which could prevent 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.Speaking to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS) chair Julian Knight yesterday (March 24), Johnson claimed he was “passionate” about musicians being able

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24.03.2021 / 13:13

House of Lords urge government to seek “reciprocal” touring agreement with the EU

failed to secure visa-free travel for UK artists and their crew.In failing to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew, it is feared that artists will face huge costs to future live music tours of the continent which could prevent rising and developing artists from being able to afford to do so.

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16.03.2021 / 13:28

Labour MP Harriet Harman lays out plan for visa-free touring post-Brexit

Brexit.Unveiling a 10-point plan of measures, which have been backed by the Musicians’ Union, UK Music and more, Harman’s plan aims to see UK musicians able to tour the continent without visas and work permits, and vice versa for European musicians hoping to play in Britain.Prime Minister Boris Johnson‘s Brexit trade deal failed to secure visa-free travel for UK artists and their crew wishing to tour Europe (adding huge costs to future live music tours of the continent and preventing rising and developing artists from being able to afford it), prompting a row to erupt over who was responsible.After European festival bosses said that the extra complications could see them booking fewer rising UK acts, Harman has called the government’s

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12.03.2021 / 19:55

Papa Roach plead with Boris Johnson and Priti Patel to release records trapped due to Brexit

Papa Roach are pleading with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel to release vinyl records trapped due to Brexit.As the band revealed on Twitter, copies of their new ‘Greatest Hits’ album have been trapped in UK customs for over a week, and risk not arriving with fans by its release date next week (March 19).Tweeting at Johnson and Patel, the band wrote: “Our new #vinyl albums are stuck in UK customs for 10 days now. Fans have been waiting 4 months & we’ll miss the release date!”.@BorisJohnson @pritipatel Our new #vinyl albums are stuck in UK customs for 10 days now.

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11.03.2021 / 18:19

New study finds nine in 10 musicians’ mental health has deteriorated in the past year

coronavirus lockdown and fears over the Brexit deal’s insufficient support for touring musicians is taking an unprecedented toll on the mental health of musicians in the UK.New research conducted by the charity Help Musicians, who surveyed over 700 musicians across the UK for the study, found that 87 per cent of respondents said their mental health had deteriorated over the past year.59 per cent of musicians said that their worries about the impact of Brexit on the music industry had compounded the problem, while 96 per cent said they were worried about their financial situation generally.Around 70 per cent of the musicians who were surveyed said that they weren’t confident that they will be “able to cope financially” over the next six

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25.02.2021 / 17:00

The Snuts delay release of debut album ‘W.L.’ by a fortnight

The Snuts have announced that they are delaying the release of their debut album ‘W.L.’ by a fortnight, citing logistical concerns raised by both Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic.The rising Scottish stars were set to release their debut record via Parlophone on March 19, but it will now arrive on April 2.“This is to combat potential freight delays caused by Brexit and Covid-19, and guarantee all fans will receive their pre-ordered records on the official release date,” the band confirmed in a statement.Statement pic.twitter.com/JQxfb1JCpS— The Snuts (@TheSnuts) February 25, 2021Lead singer Jack Cochrane previously said of the record: “Our debut album ‘W.L.’ is our lifetime work.

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22.02.2021 / 23:40

UK government considering introducing export office to help support international touring plans

The Telegraph, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is looking at plans for a “UK creative industries export office” to help support international touring plans as the Brexit touring row continues.The body would closely resemble similar agencies in Australia and Canada, which provide advice on export logistics and strategy to artists, as well as helping them to expand into new markets and increase their exposure.The proposed UK agency would also help artists with visa arrangements, such as those now required under the terms of the UK’s trade deal with the European Union. This is something Geoffrey Vasseur, who runs popular Berlin venue Yaam, previously suggested to NME might be the answer to artists being able to tour internationally

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19.02.2021 / 22:39

Turbowolf bassist opens Bristol cafe only hiring struggling musicians

Turbowolf, has opened a new cafe that will be staffed entirely by musicians who are struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic.Cafe LD is currently running a takeaway and delivery service three days a week during lockdown, serving a vegan menu out of The Chatterton’s Cafe.The establishment was set up last year by Davies in order to make up for income she lost due to the loss of gigs.Speaking to the BBC, Davies said she and her partner “couldn’t get furlough or a government self-employment grant so we slipped through the cracks and lost everything.”“I just felt that there’s no point in sitting around and waiting for the government to decide on what I can and can’t do, so I took control of the situation for my family and it

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18.02.2021 / 20:11

European promoters say Brexit touring mess is “quite worrying” and that “effort should come from the UK”

Brexit touring row, and what it could mean for their chances of booking emerging UK bands.In failing to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew, the current problems that surround post-Brexit touring stand to be far-reaching.

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17.02.2021 / 18:31

Government accused of putting fish before music and treating creative industries “like an afterthought”

failing to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew, the current problems that surround post-Brexit touring stand to be far reaching. Beyond the fears that the new added huge costs to future live music tours of the continent will prevent rising and developing artists from being able to afford to do so, European festival promoters have said that they could be likely to book fewer UK acts as a result, and a great deal of jobs and income for crew, haulage and production will be lost.As NME reported yesterday (February 16), Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage was questioned by the DCMS committee over the government’s handling of the negotiations and for answers on finding a solution.

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16.02.2021 / 18:57

UK government criticised for not negotiating with EU countries on touring despite music industry being “in crisis”

reeling in anger at Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage’s response to a debate in Parliament last week where she again rejected the idea of a visa-free “musicians passport” for artists and crew and repeated claims that the EU was at fault, today saw the Minister quizzed by MPs on the government’s handling of the situation and potential routes towards a solution.Before Dinenage faced questioning, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee heard the testimony of voices from across the worlds of music, film, TV and theatre who declared that the £111billion UK creative industries were currently “in crisis” as a result of the failed Brexit negotiations which have effectively “left them with a No Deal” scenario.The hearing was told that many

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16.02.2021 / 14:36

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

Brexit.Today (February 16), MPs are set to question Digital and Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage over the government’s handling of Brexit negotiations which failed to achieve a visa-free deal for touring parties in the European Union.Many within the UK music industry were left reeling in anger at Dinenage’s response to a debate in Parliament last week where she again rejected the idea of a visa-free “musicians passport” for artists and crew, and repeated claims that the EU was at fault despite calling for an end to “the blame game”.Now, a new letter from performing arts union Equity to the Prime Minister sees a number of stars including McKellen and Stewart asking for the government to change the “towering hurdle” that new Brexit rules

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11.02.2021 / 20:07

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

Brexit negotiations which failed to achieve visa-free touring for UK artists and crew.Many within the UK music industry were left reeling in anger at Dinenage’s response to a debate in Parliament this week where she again rejected the idea of a visa-free “musicians passport” for artists and crew, and repeated claims that the EU was at fault despite calling for an end to “the blame game”.After over 280,000 people signed a petition calling for the government to establish visa-free touring for artists and crew throughout EU member states after Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal failed to do so, the debate in Parliament saw cross-party MPs repeat fears that the new added huge costs to future live music tours of the continent would prevent rising and

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10.02.2021 / 13:56

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

Elton John and Michael Caine have both starred in a new lighthearted NHS video to help persuade people to get their Covid-19 vaccination.In the 90-second clip, the music and screen icons team up to reassure the public that the vaccines are perfectly safe, while also providing a comic edge.John is seen pretending to audition for a part to promote the vaccination, and acts out having a jab before he eventually sings his seminal 1983 hit ‘I’m Still Standing’.But after several takes, an unimpressed casting director tells him: “Thanks, Elton, we will let you know.”Elton replies: “Well at this short notice you won’t find anyone bigger.”The video then shows The Italian Job legend Caine having the vaccine, telling fans that it “didn’t hurt”.Elton

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09.02.2021 / 22:59

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

280,000 people signed a petition calling for the government to establish visa-free touring for artists and crew through EU member states after Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal failed to do so, the campaign was debated by MPs in Parliament yesterday (February 8).Cross-party MPs repeated fears that the new added huge costs to future live music tours of the continent would prevent rising and developing artists from being able to afford it, as well as claims from European promoters that they’re likely to book fewer UK acts for events and that a great deal of jobs and income for crew, haulage and production will be lost to the EU with operations based in Britain now unviable.Another repeated sentiment was that Brexit only stood to damage the UK’s

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09.02.2021 / 00:13

Government rejects visa-free Brexit touring petition and blames EU, but promises to help “navigate the changes”

Brexit ended in the government essentially ignoring the idea and doubling down on the EU being at fault.Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal failed to secure visa-free travel for UK artists and their crew wishing to tour Europe (adding huge costs to future live music tours of the continent and preventing rising and developing artists from being able to afford it), prompting a row to erupt over who was responsible.After over 280,000 people signed a petition calling for visa-free touring through the EU to be established for artists and crew, the campaign was confirmed to be debated by MPs in Parliament.

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08.02.2021 / 18:30

“I don’t know if I can afford it” – artists speak out on the future of European touring post-Brexit

NME about their doubts of being able to tour Europe again thanks to the ongoing Brexit visa fiasco and its impact on musicians.Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal failed to secure visa-free travel for UK artists and their crew wishing to tour Europe (adding huge costs to future live music tours of the continent and preventing rising and developing artists from being able to afford it), prompting a row to erupt over who was responsible.After over 280,000 people signed a petition calling for visa-free touring through the EU to be established for artists and crew, the campaign will today be discussed by MPs in Parliament.Speaking to NME about how the situation would impact on them, Nova Twins said that it would make planning their

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07.02.2021 / 21:03

Elton John calls for “short-term fix” in post-Brexit touring debacle

Elton John has called for a “short-term fix” to be implemented as the post-Brexit touring debacle continues.Musicians were left out of the Brexit trade deal that came into action on January 1, 2021, meaning artists may have to acquire visas for each country they wish to perform in in Europe.As critics of the deal have pointed out, musicians not being allowed into the EU with a visa-free work permit – as workers in some other industries have been granted – means big rises in costs that could bar some acts from being able to tour Europe.In an opinion piece for the Guardian, John spoke of his own experiences playing shows on the continent when he was starting out.

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05.02.2021 / 00:35

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden criticises the EU again, calling touring barriers “absurd”

for not permitting visa-free travel for UK artists in Europe.

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