Report: Over 25% of UK musicians lost all EU work since 2021, tour earnings down 45%
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Summary
A report by European Movement UK reveals that over a quarter of British musicians have lost all EU work since 2021, with nearly half experiencing reduced work. Average tour earnings have dropped by 45%, and 59% of musicians say touring in Europe is no longer viable. The findings highlight the negative impact of post-Brexit barriers on the UK music industry.
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· 3 pulledMore than a quarter of British musicians have lost all their work in the European Union since 2021, according to new research.
Average tour earnings had fallen by 45%, with 59% of musicians saying touring in Europe was no longer viable.
Tom Kiehl, the chief executive of UK Music, said the findings reflected a wider crisis across t
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