The government says Brexit touring plans were “rejected” by EU – but the music industry demands action to prevent “catastrophe”
nme.comNME that their Brexit deal plans to allow for more freedom of movement for touring artists and their crew were “rejected by the EU,” while the industry continues to call for more action to prevent “catastrophic” damage”.Earlier this year, a number of artists and other industry insiders told NME of the widespread concern that Brexit new rules, tariffs, carnets and restrictions could further jeopardise the £5.2billion music industry when it is safe for live shows to return – and echoed earlier calls for a special Musicians’ Passport for touring artists and crew to allow them to tour freely through Europe.
Otherwise, it is feared that Brexit will create a glass ceiling for the UK’s rising and developing talent wishing to build their popularity.
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