Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 19
19
Acknowledged
Continued UK-EU engagement necessary for smoother market access for touring artists.
Conclusion
We recognise the importance of reducing barriers to trade for touring artists. Given the economic and cultural significance of these sectors, continued engagement between UK and EU regulatory bodies is necessary to facilitate smoother market access. (Recommendation, Paragraph 89) 47
Government Response Summary
The government committed with the EU at the Summit to support travel and cultural exchange for touring artists and will continue to engage with the EU and Member States, including through annual summits and industry stakeholders, to improve touring arrangements.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Summit was an important milestone towards a new Strategic Partnership with the EU, where the UK and EU committed to support travel and cultural exchange, including the activities of touring artists. We will continue to engage with EU and Member States to determine how best to improve arrangements for touring across the European continent with the EU and EU Member States. We have agreed to annual summits and will continue to build on the foundations agreed on 19 May. To support this approach, we will also work with music and arts industry stakeholders, trade bodies and organisations to engage their European counterparts and demonstrate the value of UK touring professionals operating in the EU. Improving the arrangements for artists and cultural workers across the EU is mutually beneficial. It will help UK artists to contribute to Europe’s rich cultural landscape, and support shared growth.