UK Music responds to EU touring announcement in today's UK-EU summit
20 May 2025 - Press releaseTouring is referred to in point 15 of the Common Understanding document below:
15. The European Commission and the United Kingdom recognise the value of travel and cultural
and artistic exchanges, including the activities of touring artists. They will continue their
efforts to support travel and cultural exchange.
Responding to the deal, UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl said:
“Commitments made to support cultural exchange for touring artists are an important first step on the road to what we hope will ultimately become a new deal between the EU and UK. Musicians and crew effectively suffered a “no deal Brexit” once the UK left the EU and it is high time this is tackled. Labour was elected on a manifesto to help touring artists and while we seek more concrete commitments, we welcome their efforts to ensure it is included in these important discussions.”
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