Musicians: Free Movement of People

(asked on 20th July 2017) - View Source

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the impact of the UK's withdrawal from the EU on the ability of musicians who are resident in the EU to work and tour in the UK.


Answered by
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Lord Ashton of Hyde
This question was answered on 26th July 2017

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has held a series of roundtables with the sector on the impacts and opportunities affecting the creative industries as a result of the UK’s exit from the EU, including representations from the music industry regarding touring musicians and crews. The Department remains committed to working closely with the music sector to ensure that its needs and views are understood.

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