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<p>The Government recognises the importance of touring for UK musicians and other
creative professionals. We acknowledge that there will be some additional processes
for those in creative industries working across the EU now that the transition period
has come to an end. However, our agreement with the EU contains Transparency and Procedural
Facilitation measures that will help ensure visa processes are as prompt and smooth
as possible.</p><p>During our negotiations with the EU, the UK proposed measures,
reflecting the views of the music industry itself, that would have allowed musicians
to travel and perform in the UK and the EU more easily, without needing work-permits.
Specifically, we proposed to capture the work done by musicians, artists and entertainers,
and their accompanying staff through the list of permitted activities for short-term
business visitors.</p><p>In practice this would have delivered an outcome that is
closer to the UK’s approach to incoming musicians, artists and entertainers from non-visa
national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, who can come to perform in
the UK without requiring a visa. Unfortunately, these proposals were repeatedly rejected
by the EU.</p><p>The EU did not propose and wouldn’t accept a tailored deal for musicians,
artists and their support staff to tour across the EU and UK.</p><p>Going forward,
we will continue our close dialogue with the creative and cultural sectors to ensure
that they have the support they need to thrive.The Government recognises the importance
of touring for UK musicians and other creative professionals, and has engaged extensively
with the creative industries and arts sector since the announcement of the Trade and
Cooperation Agreement to ensure they are aware of the new requirements.</p><p> </p>
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