Musicians from the EU will need to have visas to play in the UK from 2021

Musicians from EU countries will require work visas to play in the UK starting from next year, following the end of the Brexit transition period this December. The rule means that bands, DJs and solo musicians will all require Tier 5 visas in order to play gigs, festivals and club nights in the UK. The rule, the Home Office says, also applies to musicians' crews as Brexit puts an end to free movement between the UK and EU countries. Further to gigs, festivals, club nights and other promotional activities, the rule will apply to artists who attend workshops and give talks about their work. This will likely see greater costs shifted onto attendees of various events, as Kerrang! reports, it costs around £1,000 per band member from the UK/EU to obtain a visa, which takes a lot of preparation and can take months to get approved.