UK culture minister: free movement “essential” for artists
The UK minister for sport, media and creative industries Nigel Adams has pledged the government’s commitment to maintaining freedom of movement for artists post-Brexit
News By | 22 January 2020
The UK minister for sport, media and creative industries, Nigel Adams, has stated that the UK government will endeavour to support continued freedom of movement for touring musicians after the country leaves the European Union on 31 January.
Speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday (21 January), Adams stressed the importance of touring – “the lifeblood of the industry” – and of freedom of movement for “musicians, equipment and merchandise”.
“Visa rules for artists performing in the EU will not change until the…
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