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Support musicians’ ability to work, tour, study and collaborate freely across Europe.
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Music needs
freedom of movement
Musicians need the freedom to work, tour, study and collaborate across Europe.
UK musicians are performing
21%
fewer
shows
shows
in the EU than in 2019
Brexit barriers are hurting music
Brexit barriers mean:
Visas & work permits
Delays, costs and uncertainty for musicians and crews.
Customs & equipment
Extra paperwork, delays and risk to instruments and gear.
Transport restrictions
Haulage issues increase costs and complexity.
Extra costs & admin
More time, more money, fewer opportunities.
Lost opportunities
Short-notice shows and tours are harder to take.
The economic impact 2022–24
£208m
Estimated UK economic loss
2,490 jobs
Estimated employment impact
Small and emerging artists are being hit hardest.
Reduced UK music touring is also estimated to have cost the EU £1.04 billion in GVA and 17,010 jobs.
Reduced UK music touring is also estimated to have cost the EU £1.04 billion in GVA and 17,010 jobs.
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See the UK Government research behind the touring and economic impact figures.
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Donate →Source: Department for Culture, Media & Sport, “The economic benefits of touring and impact of EU exit” , August 2026. #ThankEUForTheMusic #MusicWithoutBorders