Leading British musicians including Ed Sheeran, Rita Ora and Sting have joined forces to warn about the impact of a no-deal Brexit on the music industry, saying the country would be placed in a “self-built cultural jail”. The letter, orchestrated by Bob Geldof and addressed to Theresa May, says Britain’s departure from the EU threatens the “vast voice” of the £4.4 billion industry which “dominates” the market. Blur frontman Damon Albarn has also signed the letter (David Jensen/PA)The letter said: “Imagine Britain without its music. “In this one area, if nowhere else, Britain does still rule the waves. “But Brexit threatens, as it does so much else, this vast voice.

Source: Irish Examiner October 06, 2018 22:41 UTC