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<p>The Government recognises the world-leading position of the UK music sector and
the rich breadth of musical talent across the UK. According to UK Music’s 2020 report,
the sector contributed £5.8bn GVA to the UK economy in 2019 and generated £2.9bn in
export revenue.</p><p>In negotiations with the EU, the government fought for a good
deal for our world-leading creative industries. The UK’s proposal was developed in
consultation with our creative sectors, and would have enabled performers, artists
and support staff to tour and perform in the EU without needing work-permits. Regrettably,
the EU rejected our proposals.</p><p>The Government is committed to supporting the
sector to maintain its world-leading position, and to help it recover from the impact
of the Covid pandemic. We recognise that the new provisions in the Trade and Cooperation
Agreement (TCA) will require the sector to adapt to new requirements and ways of working
with the EU now we are no longer a Member State.</p><p>Therefore, UK cultural professionals,
including musicians, seeking to perform within the EU will be required to check domestic
immigration and visitor rules for each Member State in which they intend to perform.
We are committed to continuing to help the music sector understand and adapt to these
changes. These issues are being looked at as part of the DCMS-led working group on
creative and cultural touring, which involves sector representatives and other key
government departments, to ensure the sector gets the clarity and support it needs.</p><p>
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