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Carry on Touring Campaign Hosts UK-EU Summit and Lobby Day in Parliament

Members are invited to attend a Summit and Lobby Day in support of free movement for touring artists and professionals across the EU, hosted by Carry On Touring.

Published: 15 January 2025 | 3:44 PM Updated: 15 January 2025 | 4:44 PM
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The Carry On Touring campaign brings together a coalition of voices campaigning for a realistic solution for touring professionals and artists in a post-Brexit world. Image credit: Shutterstock.

Carry On Touring are hosting a UK-EU Summit and Lobby Day on Tuesday 28 January 2025 in Houses of Parliament.

UK creatives and professionals are invited to attend and show support for change to the post-Brexit touring requirements.

Artists and professionals who rely on touring desperately need change

A significant proportion of Britain’s talent and its creatives aren’t touring in Europe because of the failure to get an exemption in the UK’s trade agreement with the European Union to allow for freedom of movement for those who tour.

This is having a catastrophic impact on both the UK's and EU's cultural economies, with many jobs and livelihoods continuing to be gravely affected.

The Carry On Touring campaign brings together a coalition of voices from across the touring, cultural and creative industries sectors, campaigning for a realistic solution for touring professionals and artists in a post-Brexit world.

Register for free to attend the Summit and Lobby Day

Artists and professionals can complete their free registration to attend the Summit and Lobby Day.

The event will provide an opportunity to hear from supporters, touring artists and professionals, UK MPs, and political leaders about the frontline impact of current touring requirements.

MU Head of International Dave Webster will be attending alongside MPs and music industry colleagues to take part and hear the debate.

Date: Tuesday 28 January 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Committee Room 10, Parliament, SW1A 0AA

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