· The
survey called ‘Be part of the post-Brexit
negotiations’ asks all musicians for their views on
what needs to be in future trade deals with the EU and elsewhere
· The
survey runs from Tuesday 4 February to Monday 9 March and is
available at: bit.ly/ISMbrexitsurvey20
The ISM has today (Tuesday 4 February) launched a
first-of-its-kind survey in order to gather crucial evidence so
that musicians have a chance to shape the Government’s future
trade negotiations between the UK, the EU, and other
countries. In addition to capturing further data on
the impact of Brexit on working in the EU, musicians
will for the first time be asked about the
realities of travelling and working in non-EU countries, in
particular the USA, Japan, China and
India, looking at everything from mobility and visas,
to the movement of instruments and equipment, tax, social
security and healthcare.
Deborah Annetts, Chief Executive of the Incorporated
Society of Musicians said:
‘The UK has now entered the transition period,
following leaving the EU. The ISM has a critical role in making
sure that musicians get the very best deal in the forthcoming
trade negotiations.
We need to hear from every musician who travels outside
the UK so that we can tell Government exactly what needs to be in
future trade deals to protect musicians and the music industry.
We must not forget the vital role the music sector plays not just
in providing jobs, but also in generating soft power which
increases the UK’s profile across the world.
Make your voice heard and complete the survey by 9
March 2020.’
The survey is available
at: bit.ly/ISMbrexitsurvey20
