A parliamentary committee has urged the government to address post-Brexit obstacles facing British performers touring Europe. The report, released on 15 June, highlights financial losses and calls for renewed cooperation with the EU.
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee published its findings on Monday, recommending that the UK rejoin the Creative Europe programme and its successor AgoraEU to restore funding for travel. It also seeks negotiations on customs rules, short-term touring visas, and the transport of goods across borders.
Committee chair Caroline Dinenage said British musicians and actors face “a whole range of new hoops to jump through” when touring the EU. She added that the impact affects both established performers and emerging talent, stressing that solutions should focus on practical support rather than reopening Brexit talks.
UK Music chief executive Tom Kiehl welcomed the report, noting it marks ten years since the EU referendum and highlights a deal that overlooked the needs of touring musicians. Performers including Kate Nash and Manchester band Witch Fever shared accounts of significant losses due to tax and regulatory issues.
