Bands, theatre groups and sports clubs could be badly hit by need for visas, carnets and documentsMusic industry figures have said a no-deal Brexit would make touring “simply unviable for many artists”, after new government guidelines for cultural, heritage and sporting professionals touring Europe signalled a difficult future for DIY organisations. The president of Uefa, Aleksander Čeferin, recently discussed the challenges of holding a pan-continental tournament such as Euro 2020 after Brexit. Additionally, the guide states that European health insurance cards may not be valid after a no-deal Brexit, necessitating the purchase of health and travel insurance. He said he did not feel the live music industry was ready for a no-deal Brexit, citing issues including VAT, data protection and the movement of people and equipment. “It is also alarming that UK artists travelling to Europe will have to pre-pay import duty and VAT on all merchandise they bring on tour with them in the event of a no-deal,” Reed said.

Source: The Guardian October 03, 2019 18:22 UTC