A new study has found that 50% of musicians say touring the EU is not financially viable after Brexit.
The decision to leave the European Union impacted on every facet of the UK economy, with culture and music – already seeing their state funding slashed to pieces – being acutely damaged.
In a lengthy article on the triggering of Article 50, CLASH broke down five key ways Brexit was impacting on the British music industry.
The issue is not going away. A new study has found that 50% of musicians have reported that touring the EU is not financially viable in the post-Brexit landscape.
The increased fees and lengthy paperwork involved has meant that many musicians are postponing or cancelling shows on the continent, impacting on every single genre.
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The study was commissioned by the Musicians Union, with 75% of respondents who had previously worked in the EU prior to the UK’s departure reporting that their bookings had declined.
“I took it for granted as a young musician that I could work as easily in Munich as I could in Manchester,” says internationally acclaimed baritone, Simon Wallfisch. “It is devastating to see how young British musicians today will never experience the world-is-your-oyster mentality I felt as a young musician, finding my feet in the mid-2000s.“
Pro-EU group Thank EU for the Music are aiming to pressure the Labour government to action visa waivers for touring musicians. A day of action is timed for the Proms on September 14th, but you can also show support online HERE.
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