Face The Music

UK musicians face costly post-Brexit barriers to EU touring, including visa requirements, work permits, and carnets. European artists touring the UK face similar obstacles. European Movement UK's Face the Music campaign demands the UK Government negotiate a comprehensive EU-UK touring agreement to restore visa-free travel and reduce costs for musicians and the live music industry.

BREXIT: IT'S TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC

The European Movement UK is asking the Government to Face the Music and find a solution to the issues facing musicians who want to tour Europe after Brexit.

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Hear from people in the music industry affected by Brexit

Matt Cargill

"Brexit has brought no positives for the UK music sector"

Sabina Kormylo

“Now, we basically don't have European customers."

Peter Hoare

“Nobody knew what leaving the European Union would mean"

The impact on the music industry

1. Economic value: In 2021, the music industry contributed £4 billion to the UK economy. This was an increase compared to 2020 but 31% down on the £5.8 billion the industry contributed in 2019.

2. Gigs: Live music attracts visitors to an area and encourages them to spend money. According to research by UK Music, a small gig can be worth £50,000 to the local economy.

3. Exports: In 2019, the music industry generated £2.9 billion in exports. In 2020, industry exports fell to £2.3 billion, but they recovered somewhat to £2.5 billion in 2021.

4. Sector-comparison: Like every sector, the music industry was damaged by COVID-19. Even after COVID-19, more people work in music than in the steel and fisheries industries.

5. EU market value: In 2019, the EU market was four times the size of the US. This means more British performers played in Europe than in the US.

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