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Some of the top music festivals in Europe will have half as many British acts
Elton John is one of those who have warned that the United Kingdom's departure caused a “logistical nightmare” from the EU and has set up traveling musicians “Beeis”.
Last year he warned that the topic is at risk that the future of the artists and the status of the United Kingdom endangered as a cultural force and said he was “horrified”.
Now new numbers show the fans in France, Spain, Germany and Denmark when the number of British acts on the legislation falls in some of the largest festivals in Europe.
Sir Elton John is one of the world -famous British artists who have warned of the effects of Brexit on the industry (Yui Mok/Pa) (Pa archive)
The analysis showed that the number of British musicians who have played or are planned this summer compared to 2017-2019 have fallen or planned.
The study dealt with four large music festivals – Benicassim in Valencia, Lollapalooza in Berlin, Rock en his in Paris and Roskilde Festival in Denmark.
Overall, Benicassim recorded the greatest decline, with 58 percent less British acts in Spain, the analysis of Best for Great Britain.
Industry leaders and musicians have emphasized that increased paperwork and costs are still harmful options, especially to record last-minute slots.
At the same time, British event operators warned of their struggle for the bond of artists in EU.
At the beginning of this year, hundreds of experts from the music industry signed an open letter to Sir Keir Starrer and the Ursula of the Leyen of the EU demanded measures.
Naomi Smith, Managing Director of Best for Great Britain, who works for closer British EU ties, said: “From legends like The Beatles, Queen and David Bowie to Britpop stars Oasis and Blur to modern icons such as Amy Winehouse, Adele and Raye, Great Britain, is world famous for our incredible musical apprenticeship Live appearances.
“Barriers for tour artists are bad news: For acts, audience and ultimately, the shining music industry in Great Britain violates another goal for our pressed economy.
Deborah Annets, the managing director of the independent Society of Musicians, said: “Brexit is bad for British musicians, European events and live music lovers across Europe. As this research shows, opportunities for emerging and popular acts that cannot be continued.
“The Labor election manifest has undertaken to clarify the topics for tour musicians after the Brexit.”
Tom Kiehl, Managing Director of UK Music, said: “The increasing costs and additional bureaucracy that are involved in the trip of the EU Post-Brexit is a major challenge for the entire UK music ecosystem, from musicians and artists to technicians, engineers and crew.”
At the beginning of this year, The Independent also revealed that Brexit had created a “blow of thought” at 2 billion paperwork – enough to wrap around the world 15 times.
Brexit is also up to date to reduce the trade in Great Britain by 15 percent, and the independent financial monitor of the government warned.
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport was addressed for a comment.
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