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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>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. UK cultural professionals seeking to tour
within the EU will be required to check domestic immigration and visitor rules for
each Member State in which they intend to tour.</p><p>When travelling for tours, cultural
professionals will need to take goods in and out of the EU, including musical instruments,
technical equipment and merchandise. This is likely to involve additional import/export
customs documentation, including ATA carnets.</p><p>For EU talent seeking to perform
in the UK, our offer is more generous than many EU Member States, as UK domestic rules
allow musicians, entertainers and artists (and their technical staff) from non-visa
national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, to perform visa-free in the
UK.</p><p>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> </p>
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