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Artists Touring in the EU

Tuesday 22 October 2024 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ze Franklin asked the Culture, Media and Sport Ministers about support for UK artists touring in the EU.
  • The Government provides support for artists through the music export growth scheme.
  • Ze Franklin highlighted that young emerging artists are significantly affected by current bureaucracy.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Zöe Franklin Lib Dem Guildford
Culture, Media & Sport Business & Trade
Context

The question arises from concerns over support for UK artists who are now facing bureaucratic challenges post-Brexit when performing in the EU.

Question

What support does his Department provide to UK artists touring in the EU?

Answer from Stephen Doughty

Culture, Media and Sport Ministers are responsible for Government policy on touring artists, with support from colleagues across Government. The Government provide support for artists via the music export growth scheme, funded by the Department for Business and Trade and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and the international showcase fund, funded by the DBT.

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Q2 Zöe Franklin Lib Dem Guildford
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The question follows up on bureaucratic challenges faced by young emerging artists, who are crucial to a multibillion-pound music industry. The MP seeks specific actions to alleviate these issues.

Question

Young emerging artists, the very future of our multibillion-pound music industry, are the worst impacted by the bureaucracy we now have. Will the Minister reconsider negotiating a European-wide exemption from visas, work permits and travelling restrictions to set UK artists free from frustrating red tape?

Answer from Stephen Doughty

The hon. Lady raises very important issues, and we recognise the challenges faced by the sector that she sets out. We are committed to helping our touring artists without seeking a return to freedom of movement. I will work closely with my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office, as well as with Culture, Media and Sport Ministers and other colleagues, on these issues.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific request for an EU-wide exemption from visas, work permits, and travel restrictions was not addressed with a clear commitment or timeline.

How: At This Stage It Is Too Early To Discuss That In Greater Detail

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