Trade associations and trade unions representing British musicians have complained in the government’s announcement of work visas in Europe that nothing will change.
Musicians and performers continue to blame the government for ignoring their plight Failure to negotiate A Brexit transaction that reinstates a previous visa-free work agreement.
This week, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) statement The heading “Visa-free short-term tours permitted in 19 member countries”. After discussions with all EU member states, it was confirmed that performers do not require visas or work permits for short-term tours in 19 countries.
Some have interpreted it as a step forward.But CEO David Martin Featured artist allianceSaid that nothing had changed. “We knew all this in January. The idea that the government did something great or that the government won some concessions is incorrect. This announcement is not new information for the music industry.”
He said the difficulties associated with the tour remained and the rules were different in each of the 19 countries. He also said that visas and work permits are the only issues that are causing major problems for the following reasons: Brexit..
“I’m frustrated and really really worried about the future of our industry and our ability to tour Europe. It’s our biggest market … it’s four times the US market for British artists. Is the size of – it’s huge. “
Horace Turbridge, General Secretary Musician Union, Expressed confusion in the announcement. “We didn’t mention this at a meeting with DCMS yesterday and talked to some extent about the Visa Waiver Program. It sounds a bit strange. It’s more like a political gesture than a solid new development. “.
He said the government seemed to be simply rephrasing an arrangement that already existed. “I want to be more generous, but it’s difficult.”
The lack of trading in Brexit negotiations for the creative industries has caused considerable anger.Formerly Elton John Named the government “Philistines” I was excited to hear the announcement, “I was immediately disappointed when I realized that it was like a rehash of what I already knew,” because I couldn’t figure out the huge income of a British artist working abroad.
“There is a small opportunity to do this right,” he tweeted. “There must be a short-term and long-term solution, or you risk losing your talent to beat the world of future generations.”
liveA federation representing the live music industry said the statement only revealed the current position of many member states. Greg Palmley, Chief Executive Officer of the organization, said: Nothing new in their latest announcement, and they are still a bit far from visa-free travel in the EU. “
There is no new “friction-free agreement,” Pamley said, and in reality “this is just…
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