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Entertainment · 5 June 2026

Over a quarter of UK musicians lost all EU work

Over a quarter of UK musicians lost all EU work

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Over a quarter of UK musicians have lost all their work in the EU since 2021, making touring much harder. A report by European Movement UK found nearly half of musicians saw less EU work, with average tour earnings falling 45%. Almost 60% of musicians say touring Europe isn't viable, and customs documents can cost orchestras £5,000.

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