A New European Vision For Touring!

There is a need for a new vision for European touring that enhances security, co-operation and cross- border cultural exchange. Facilitating live shows is crucial for artists and labels who were entirely deprived of their performance revenues for more than two years with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pan-European music organizations IAO, IMPALA, FIM, EMEE, Live DMA, Liveurope and EMMA, representing musicians and other artists, independent labels, managers, music venues, clubs, festivals as well as export offices, are joining forces to call on EU member states to launch a dialogue with the sector around the topic of pan-European mobility.

• Addressing visa issues for artists
• Improve the situation as regards custom licences (“carnets”)
• Fix the situation regarding excessive tax burdens
• Make cabotage rules futureproof
• Alleviate touring obstacles by upscaling funding opportunities at EU level
• Address obstacles for carrying musical instruments on planes

Read the full statement: HERE