Live industry reacts to new UK immigration plans
A “lost year of bookings” and severe repercussions for UK musicians are among the live industry’s concerns for the UK’s new immigration plans for EU musicians
News By | 20 February 2020
Live music industry professionals are warning against the “significant barriers” that EU musicians and their crews will face under the UK government’s new immigration plans – and fear the consequences for UK artists if the European Union imposes similar restrictions.
Yesterday (19 February), the UK government unveiled its new points-based immigration system, which takes effect from 1 January 2021.
Under the new system, points are assigned for specific skills, qualifications or professions, with visas awarded to those who gain enough points.
However, musicians…
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