9/26/2023 0 Comments Steam down![]() ![]() ![]() The MMF and FAC are calling on artists, musicians, performers and their business representatives to sign up to the #LetTheMusicMove campaign, complete a short questionnaire on the proposed changes and potential impacts to present to the UK government and complete the US consultation. The public response will then be reviewed and further adjustments considered. ![]() The DHS and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services have opened a comment period until 6 March 2023, allowing the public, including those from overseas, to send feedback. The plans would make performing in the world’s biggest music market unaffordable for many emerging, mid-level and independent artists. Under these proposals, the cost of artists visas – which already run into thousands of pounds – would increase by more than 250%. #LetTheMusicMove was expanded following a recent announcement by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which would result in stratospheric increases to filing fees attached to specific visa applications – including O and P artists visas. Rina Sawayama, Hot Chip, IDLES and Steam Down have joined calls for the UK Government to intervene on the US Department of Homeland Security’s plans to increase costs for certain touring visas.Īll are backing #LetTheMusicMove, a campaign originally created by the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) and Music Managers Forum (MMF) to push for reductions in costs and red tape for UK acts touring post-Brexit Europe. ![]()
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