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Spain to allow visa-free short term tours for UK musicians
Visas for UK touring artists to Spain have been waived in an initiative driven by LIVE, ABO and their Spanish counterparts
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Analysis October 2021: Progress report
Despite the UK government’s announcements of major advances in negotiations, the impact of Brexit continues to be a cause for concern among British musicians and organisations. By Harry White
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Musicians’ Union and ISM call for clarification on ‘short-term’ visa-free tours
The Musicians’ Union ‘cautiously welcome’ the UK Government’s announcement, while the ISM call on Government to define what is meant by ‘visa-free short-term touring,’ with both bodies acknowledging the announcement does not address other aspects and issues regarding European touring
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UK government announces visa-free short term tours for UK musicians in 19 EU countries
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport will continue to negotiate with other countries it has not yet reached an agreement with
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‘We are going to become more and more parochial’: Julian Lloyd Webber hits out at post-Brexit visa rules
The British cellist said it will become ’really difficult’ for musicians ’to carve out a great international career’
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Focus
How a Berlin-based Yorkshire violinist experienced Brexit through his music
The violinist Simon Goff explains how he was affected by Brexit as a Brit living in Germany
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Culture minister rejects visa-free touring passport for UK musicians
A parliamentary debate stemming from a successful online petition ended with MP Caroline Dinenage saying the idea was ‘not consistent with Brexit’
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MPs to debate EU work permit for musicians
The move follows the success of a petition for a ’Europe-wide visa-free work permit’, which garnered 280,000 signatures
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ISM calls on government to cover additional costs for musicians in a no-deal Brexit
The Incorporated Society of Musicians has published a press release, outlining the potential additional costs for musicians
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Debate
Orchestral manoeuvres in the dark: classical music organisations prepare for Brexit
With the UK and EU no closer to finalising a Brexit deal, British orchestras are facing an uncertain future in Europe – and continental players have a right to be concerned, writes Peter Somerford
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UK Musicians' Union calls for special touring visa for musicians post-Brexit
The organisation is lobbying for a ‘multi-entry, admin-light’ visa category which would cover all EU member states
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Report calls for freedom of movement post-Brexit
Almost half of UK musicians have noticed an impact on their work as a result of Brexit
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Debate
For musicians, Europe is in our DNA, so how will Brexit affect the UK's musical life?
Aside from the practical implications for musicians, Brexit represents a symbolic separation from a continent that has enriched musical life in the UK for centuries, says violist Paul Silverthorne
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Britain's vote to leave the EU will be 'bad news for musicians,' says Musicians' Union
The UK organisation, which represents over 30,000 musicians, has responded to the Brexit vote
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Article
Musicians respond to Brexit with Beethoven performance in London
The night after the UK's EU referendum, a group of musicians and singers from around Europe and the UK, who had never performed together before, played Beethoven's Ode To Joy live outside St Martin-in-the-Fields in London.Video © 2016 Apple and Biscuit RecordingsRead: Association of British Orchestras warns ...
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Association of British Orchestras warns of 'challenges ahead' following Brexit
The organisation has highlighted potential 'uncertainty, bureaucracy and expense'