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

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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.

Amid months of inaction, the government has often been accused of treating the £5.2billion music sector like “an afterthought” in Brexit negotiations, compared to the £1.2billion fishing industry.Now, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport have announced that visa-free travel will be allowed for musicians and performers in 19 European.

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