Industry Sep 3, 2026
Brexit's Economic Impact on UK Musicians Touring Europe
In short
A new report commissioned by the UK government quantifies the economic impact of the post-Brexit bureaucracy faced by British musicians and performers touring Europe.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
A UK government-commissioned report reveals that Brexit has significantly impacted European touring for UK musicians, resulting in a 21% decline in EU performances and an economic loss of £208 million. The bureaucracy associated with post-Brexit touring has been quantified as the primary cause of this downturn in the industry. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.