Solidarity Beyond Borders: Why Artist Visas Are More Than A Brexit Issue
(WorldNews Entertainment)

The recent rejection of a visa-free work permit for touring UK-based artists and industry professionals in Europe, either by the hand of the UK government, or by the EU (depending on which account you trust), is a significant blow to countless workers, many of whom are already facing challenging times under the Covid-19 pandemic. The impact of Brexit and inadequate government support for arts organisations is not the entire picture, however, and neither should we only consider UK or even EU-based artists and music biz workers when thinking about how art and people move across borders. New restrictions add further hurdles for artists looking to enter the UK, and follow on from a long history...