With a General Election and the possibility of a new Labour Government, the chance of improving relations with the EU is increased. Image credit: Shutterstock.
As 2024 will be an important year for the UK with a General Election and the possibility of a new Labour Government, the chance of improving relations with the EU is increased. The Labour Party National Policy Forum Commitment states: “We will also push for an EU visa waiver for UK touring artists and the reduction of other administrative burdens”.
Since the UK left the EU, musicians have battled with the newly imposed red tape to access their nearest and largest market. In response, the MU has created a raft of guidance on all matters pertaining to working in the EU. We also signpost to other organisations and government websites to give members the most accurate guidance.
However, it is time to further assess the impact that leaving the EU has had and whether things are improving – how are musicians coping with the change, has the guidance that’s been made available helped? Can it be improved? What is the current state of available work opportunities for those wanting to tour in the EU? Your responses are key to helping us find out.
This survey is open to all touring musicians, including non-MU members so please do share this with others it may be relevant to. It should take only take 10 minutes to complete, and will close Friday 24 May.
View the survey for further details on privacy information. For more details, please contact eutouring@themu.org.