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<p>His Majesty’s Government is committed to supporting touring artists, and the music
industry more widely, to adapt to new arrangements following our departure from the
EU, and we have worked with the sector and directly with Member States to provide
clarity and support.</p><p>The UK’s rules for touring creative professionals are more
generous than those in many EU Member States. The vast majority of Member States —
23 out of 27 so far — have clarified arrangements to confirm that they allow visa-
and work-permit-free routes for UK performers for some short-term touring. This includes
the UK’s biggest touring markets such as France, Germany, and also Spain, which we
are very pleased changed its position following engagement from HM Government and
the UK music industry. We continue to work closely with the sector and to engage with
the few remaining Member States to improve arrangements or clarify guidance. It is,
of course, up to them if they want to replicate the UK’s generous approach, but we
encourage them to do so.</p><p>We have worked across Government and in collaboration
with the music and wider creative industries to support artists to work and tour with
confidence in the European Union. Ongoing industry engagement continues at ministerial
and official level. This includes several recent events with the sector focused on
touring and export support, hosted in partnership with the Department for Business
and Trade. These events help to provide tailored guidance to people and organisations
in the sector, alongside an opportunity for the sector to discuss with Ministers and
officials challenges and opportunities.</p>
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