Content in the topic of Creative arts
What is the value of art to UK-EU relations?
If you were asked about the value of art, you might be first drawn to the extraordinary sums of money dished out at auction houses around the world for a Picasso or a Monet. But alongside being a key driver of economic growth in the UK, art acts a far more nuanced societal good.To be or not to be: The lost opportunities for Britain's performers
Between increased bureaucracy, visa troubles and funding shortfalls, Britain’s exit from the European Union has undermined that most quintessential of British industries, our world-leading creative sector. A Visa Waiver Agreement for Cultural Workers can begin to repair the damage.The last government robbed British musicians of opportunities, the new government must give them back
Despite apparent recovery, it’s clear from talking to a range of music industry insiders that serious problems persistBritish musicians playing European festivals bounce back to pre-Brexit levels but serious problems persist
New analysis suggests that while the number of British musicians playing major EU festivals has surpassed pre-Brexit levels this summer, difficulties persist particularly for up-and-coming artists.EU musicians booked for British festivals down 40% post-Brexit
New research suggests that the number of EU musicians playing festivals across Britain has been almost halved since Brexit took effect increasing calls for visa waivers for cultural workers and a new Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU.EU musicians booked for British festivals down 40% post-Brexit
Figures published today by internationalist campaign group Best for Britain show that, on average, the number of European musicians scheduled to take to the stage at major festivals across the UK this summer has fallen by 40% compared to 2017-19British musicians booked for EU festivals down a third on pre-Brexit
New analysis suggests that British artists are still missing out on opportunities to tour this festival season as the number of British musicians playing festivals across Europe is a third lower than before Brexit.Anger as government misleads musicians
Anger as government misleads musicians