Musicians invest time and money into their professional careers. We call on the Chancellor to open the next round of the Cultural Recovery Fund to freelancers in England too. Rishi Sunak #InvestInMusicians #Budget2021

We've joined forces with ExcludedUK and over 3000 others to call on Rishi Sunak to support the 3.8m people who are still excluded from Government support schemes. That includes 38% of musicians. Explore their stories, #InvestInMusicians. #ExcludedUK #Budget2021

Speaking in Commons debate on COVID 19 and the cultural and entertainment sectors this pm - let’s have support for excluded freelancers - a package for return of live performances - touring post Brexit sorted and a new deal in music streaming for creators

‘Martin said many people have assumed that life will return to normal soon. “But, for us in the arts, it’s a different story.”’ theguardian.com/world/2021/mar…

#CarryOnTouring

theguardian.com/commentisfree/… You can judge a society by the respect accorded to its artists, and there’s something going badly wrong in a country that leaves someone who’s trained half a lifetime to achieve a pitch of miraculous skill unable to use it. #letmusiclive

..art is a daily practice and discipline, not something that can be dropped and picked up at will.. theguardian.com/commentisfree/… #letmusiclive #letmusicmove

campaignforthearts.org/petitions/stop…

My whole way of life, touring the EU for many years has gone - thanks to #Brexit #CarryOnTouring @carryontouring_ We are Real People, Real Lives, Real Jobs *** UK-EU Summit - Today 2-4pm BST*** Sign up to watch this free online event bit.ly/UK-EUSUMMIT

Our work with Musicians' Union shows the issue is snowballing with #musicians losing jobs, work opportunities & face extra costs to tour in Europe. 'The #CreativeIndustries is worth £116bn, with 3mil people working in it. It is bigger than construction or finance'Deborah Annetts

Sign or even sing 😂 🎶 the letter to Lord Frost to let him know we need to #CarryOnTouring and a deal with the EU needs sorting! Carry On Touring Campaign carryontouring.uk/pages/carry-on…

No choirs allowed, no full capacity audiences in theatres / at festivals / gigs. Thousands of people are facing another month of cancellations of their livelihood - it is no small slap in the face to our industry to have to witness this #letmusiclive #football

Robert Hewett transports concert equipment for the world's biggest music stars But Brexit has grounded his business Lorries from the UK can no longer make multiple stops across the EU So he has come up with a plan More on #BBCPanorama, 7.35pm, BBC One bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

NEW: In response to Department for Culture, Media and Sport announcement on visa-free short-term touring in 19 EU states our Chief Exec Deborah Annetts said, 'Touring musicians deserve better than misleading statements from government, when many have concerns for their future careers' loom.ly/cWBjTkA

Still wondering why DCMS put out their misleading announcement on the 19 EU states 're visas and work permits. Interesting that the meeting tomorrow with DCMS on touring issues in Europe has now been cancelled. I wonder why.....

Not fit for purpose… carryontouring.uk/pages/cot-resp…

"The government bailout was distributed overwhelmingly to subsidised organisations — not the freelance performers and technicians cast out of work and often not qualifying for financial support. If that happens again, there will be no second comeback." thetimes.co.uk/article/we-nee…

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Hi Rt Hon Nadine Dorries yesterday the shows below were closed due to Covid outbreaks. You tweeted about a hedgehog sanctuary and Strictly. Looking forward to your comments today & offer of support. Because.. it’s your job.

We welcome Rishi Sunak giving support to theatres etc in the current crisis but it appears Govt has learnt nothing from the mistakes of the CRF. Financial support must focus on creatives including musicians as well as buildings if we are to hold onto artistic talent ISM