Picture: How Brexit could change the music business - for good and bad - as described by those working in the industry. UK Music CEO Michael Dugher has written a letter to Prime Minister Theresa May outlining the “serious risk” facing the UK’s live music industry as a result of Brexit. Picture: 16 August 2019, 12:55 | Updated: 19 August 2019, 09:33The Incorporated Society of Musicians has called on the government to cover additional costs that musicians will incur in the event of a no-deal Brexit.Addressing predictions of rising costs incurred when travelling to what will be ‘EU27’ (EU countries minus the UK) for work, the ISM warns that a no-deal Brexit could cause major disruption to the UK’s music industry, which currently contributes £4.5 billion to the UK economy, according the ISM.The impact of a ‘no-deal’ on the freedom of movement from the UK to EU countries is of particular concern and will be felt most by low-income freelance musicians according to the ISM’s “The ISM has calculated that musicians who travel to the EU27 and carry an instrument will incur additional costs of up to The documents cost around £500-700 according to ISM, and they are not required for movement of goods between the UK and European countries while the UK is still a member of the EU. Incorporated Society of Musicians “How Brexit will affect the UK music industry, from touring to copyright” News | 26th November 2018 9:01 This article written by Roisin O’Connor for The Independent explores how the music industry is celebrating record revenues nationally and abroad – with homegrown artists like Ed Sheeran, Adele and Stormzy ranked among the top in the world. While the ILMC provides an annual platform for vital discussion and debate, IQ provides a year-round focus on emerging trends and crucial business news.
A natural extension of the ILMC, it presents news, features, information and analysis to conference delegates and the wider industry at large. Addressing predictions of rising costs incurred when travelling to what will be ‘EU27’ (EU countries minus the UK) for work, the ISM warns that a no-deal Brexit could cause major disruption to the UK’s music industry, which currently contributes £4.5 billion to the UK economy, according the ISM.
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Dugher states that the “viability of future tours” would be threatened if Britain were to exit the European Union without a deal.
Michael Dugher warns that extra costs and “red tape at borders” caused by a no-deal Brexit will harm the £1bn-a-year live music industryUK Music CEO Michael Dugher has highlighted “growing concerns” around the potential impact of a no-deal Brexit on the live music industry, Dugher states that the “viability of future tours” would be threatened if Britain were to exit the European Union without a deal.The UK Music boss also calls for more clarification on what to expect in relation to freedom of movement post Brexit, stating the “worryingly inadequate” information currently available is preventing the industry from preparing for the possible changes ahead.UK agents and promoters would find themselves under “considerable strain” if freedom of movement ended.“Agents who have more EU acts on their books will see most impact,” writes Dugher, with some agents, promoters and festivals “who deal exclusively with EU artists” being “dragged into the immigration system for the first time.”“[Immediate end to freedom of movement] would cause considerable disruption to the international live music touring industry”The immediate end to freedom of movement “would cause considerable disruption to the international live music touring industry, in terms of UK artists travelling to the EU for concerts and vice versa,” says Dugher.Dugher also states such a policy would “run contrary” to existing guidance which indicates there would be a three-month window in which EU citizens would be able to enter the UK to work.“If an alternative ‘cliff edge’ policy is pursued,” continues Dugher, “it could result in retaliation from EU member states, requiring UK musicians to apply for expensive and bureaucratic visas and work permits in order to continue to tour the EU.”UK Music and other industry associations, including the Musicians’ Union, The umbrella association's CEO, Michael Dugher, says a "single EU-wide live music 'touring passport'" would ensure visa-free travel for musicians post-BrexitProminent 'leave' campaigner Bernard Jenkin has said musicians "need to know where they stand" on free movement, urging government not to delay the process until 2019The world's first national music census, also surveying artists and audiences, is calling for the industry to help build a "complete picture" of the UK's live music bizAs the Norwich Owl Sanctuary shuts, new shadow culture minister Maria Eagle has so far not confirmed whether she will continue her predecessor's advocacy for small venuesThe UK Music chief has warned the industry "urgently needs a visa arrangement in place" post-Brexit, with his proposed live music passport finding support among officialsIQ is the essential news resource for the international live music business.