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<p>In negotiations with the EU, the UK proposed expanding a list of activities for
Short Term Business Visitors to cover musicians, artists and their accompanying staff.
This would have enabled musicians, artists and support staff to tour and perform in
the EU without needing work-permits. We regret that the EU rejected our proposals,
but there is scope to return to this issue in the future should the EU change its
mind.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>UK performers and artists are of course still
able to tour and perform in the EU, and vice versa. However, they will be required
to check domestic immigration rules for each Member State in which they intend to
tour. This is because, while some Member States may allow paid performances without
a visa or work permit, others will require musicians, artists and other creative professionals
to obtain a visa or work permit, in the same way that they are required for other
international artists.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We understand the concerns of
the sector regarding the new arrangements and we are committed to supporting them
as they get to grips with the changes to systems and processes. The DCMS-led working
group on creative and cultural touring, which involves sector representatives and
other key government departments, is looking at the issues and options to help the
sectors resume touring with ease as soon as it is safe to do so.</p><p> </p>
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