“Back to the bad old days”: UK crews face Brexit backlash
With the ink barely dry on the deal between Britain and Brussels, some crews have already had a taste of the barriers that Brexit may bring
News By | 12 February 2020
Some British touring crews are reportedly being held up at European border crossings following the UK’s recent exit from the EU, despite the Brexit transition period running until the end of this year.
Touring in Europe was a concern for UK artists and crews as Brexit loomed, with industry experts repeatedly warning against costly visas and carnets, complicated bureaucratic procedures and lengthy border checks. According to multiple people affected, some of those concerns are already being realised –…