Brexit

Recent industry representations to the House of Lords have warned that touring Europe has become unfeasible for UK musicians.

Optimism and opportunity for UK bands in Europe post-Covid continues to be thwarted by the on-going shadow of Brexit touring restrictions. Two years on, and the UK government continues to do nothing.

"I will continue to push for legislative solutions to make sure that music makers in the UK receive a fairer share of streaming revenues,” says MP Kevin Brennan.

Negotiations have removed the need for additional visas, but unviable restrictions for British artists touring Europe are still in place.

Recently announced visa rules in Spain mean emerging artists can no longer afford to play there. Now Then explains why.

Eighteen months of lockdown and tour cancellations coupled with Brexit-related travel restrictions and costly red tape have devastated an industry that contributes £5.8bn to the UK economy.

Eighteen months of lockdown and tour cancellations coupled with Brexit-related travel restrictions and costly red tape have devastated an industry that contributes £5.8bn to the UK economy.

Meticulously researched and utterly absurd, the saga of the blond interloper and his pals continues at Sheffield’s Theatre Deli this month.