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That certainly sounds like a good way to keep costs down.Take more than one UK truck. Only have some of them empty. Use them in rotation so they don't fall foul of the regs.
That certainly sounds like a good way to keep costs down.Take more than one UK truck. Only have some of them empty. Use them in rotation so they don't fall foul of the regs.
It's what heath robinson would have doneThat certainly sounds like a good way to keep costs down.
A fantastic Brexit win for the UK haulage industry then.
Has not had. The covid situation in most of Europe is dire . On a bright note Ed's band management might want to look at Portugal where things are slowly looking up for outdoor festivals.I'd imagine the raging pandemic the other side of the channel had played no small part in this as no one has a scooby when any venues will be open again
Even has not had are sitting this one outHas not had. The covid situation in most of Europe is dire . On a bright note Ed's band management might want to look at Portugal where things are slowly looking up for outdoor festivals.
Yes that has already been thoroughly discussed, but even for booking tours a year in advance in Europe, Brexit has introduced huge problems.I'd imagine the raging pandemic the other side of the channel had played no small part in this as no one has a scooby when any venues will be open again
We're not really a festival band and generally preferred to do a proper tour, travelling by train through the countries.Has not had. The covid situation in most of Europe is dire . On a bright note Ed's band management might want to look at Portugal where things are slowly looking up for outdoor festivals.
As I notedYes that has already been thoroughly discussed, but even for booking tours a year in advance in Europe, Brexit has introduced huge problems.
We still haven't got a single European date in our diaries. It's a total disaster for musicians, road crew, promoters and venues.The governments own advice basically admitting that U.K. touring hauliers and bus companies are now fucked:
Working, performing and touring in Europe - guidance for musical artists and accompanying staff
A checklist for musical artists and accompanying staff working, performing or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.www.gov.uk
Carry On Touring - Open Letter to Lord Frost
Carry on Touring is the umbrella campaign which all those who tour – and rely on touring - can support and sit under. It brings together voices from across the touring, cultural and creative industries sectors to secure cross-party support for Tim Brennan’s petition.www.carryontouring.uk
Touring artists and professionals now face unnecessary barriers which will mean that, for many, going on tour in Europe will no longer be viable. Having to navigate the differing requirements of 27 Sovereign EU states means getting work permits for crews (including dancers and performers, techs, video, sound and lighting crew, the riggers, special effects, set carpenters, automation, wardrobe, make-up and hair, the production team, catering, drivers, and anyone else working behind the scenes) for the various countries they visit and will have a huge impact and cost.
I do realise and appreciate that it's affecting you, but how are musicians any different from the multitudes of other people that Brexit is also affecting? Do you think musicians should be given preferential treatment simply because they're musicians? I'm not having a pop here, it's a serious question. We've all been affected by Brexit. I have a very close friend who runs an engineering company, and he has to bite the bullet and live by the new rules that Brexit has imposed on him, and he's losing lots of money as a direct result. It actually looks like he might have to close shop due to this, but it's a direct result of what the majority of voters voted for. This doesn't make it any more palatable for him but why should one segment of society be given priority over another?It's fucking ridiculous that this far down the line the music and entertainment industry has to keep begging for support.
I do realise and appreciate that it's affecting you, but how are musicians any different from the multitudes of other people that Brexit is also affecting? Do you think musicians should be given preferential treatment simply because they're musicians? I'm not having a pop here, it's a serious question. We've all been affected by Brexit. I have a very close friend who runs an engineering company, and he has to bite the bullet and live by the new rules that Brexit has imposed on him, and he's losing lots of money as a direct result. It actually looks like he might have to close shop due to this, but it's a direct result of what the majority of voters voted for. This doesn't make it any more palatable for him but why should one segment of society be given priority over another?
Industries that send goods to multiple European countries are surely no different? In fact, I can guarantee that its costing my mate a lot more than the price of a carnet.Industries that involve people travelling across multiple European countries should have been considered when negotiating Brexit. Music isn't the only industry affected by that, but it's one of them, and it's not a minor one.
I do realise and appreciate that it's affecting you, but how are musicians any different from the multitudes of other people that Brexit is also affecting? Do you think musicians should be given preferential treatment simply because they're musicians? I'm not having a pop here, it's a serious question. We've all been affected by Brexit. I have a very close friend who runs an engineering company, and he has to bite the bullet and live by the new rules that Brexit has imposed on him, and he's losing lots of money as a direct result. It actually looks like he might have to close shop due to this, but it's a direct result of what the majority of voters voted for. This doesn't make it any more palatable for him but why should one segment of society be given priority over another?
It doesn’t help your mate for British musicians to not complain about the problem. In fact, British musicians complaining can only be of benefit to your mate in the long run, as it keeps the issue alive of how businesses are affected by the Brexit arrangements.Industries that send goods to multiple European countries are surely no different? In fact, I can guarantee that its costing my mate a lot more than the price of a carnet.
They were considered. Musician Union has been lobbying on this issue for years now. Reports are that the Tories went out of their way NOT to accept an agreement on this issue with the EU. The current state of affairs is entirely deliberateIndustries that involve people travelling across multiple European countries should have been considered when negotiating Brexit.
Did the 'majority of voters' vote for this kind of Brexit, though? Isn't it time to stop mentioning the referendum as a justification for this fuck up?I do realise and appreciate that it's affecting you, but how are musicians any different from the multitudes of other people that Brexit is also affecting? Do you think musicians should be given preferential treatment simply because they're musicians? I'm not having a pop here, it's a serious question. We've all been affected by Brexit. I have a very close friend who runs an engineering company, and he has to bite the bullet and live by the new rules that Brexit has imposed on him, and he's losing lots of money as a direct result. It actually looks like he might have to close shop due to this, but it's a direct result of what the majority of voters voted for. This doesn't make it any more palatable for him but why should one segment of society be given priority over another?
A call from a non union member to have solidarity with musicians who also refuse to join a union.Did the 'majority of voters' vote for this kind of Brexit, though? Isn't it time to stop mentioning the referendum as a justification for this fuck up?
As for your friend, I would guess that editor and all the other musicians pushing for rule changes to help them would also support rule changes to help him. Time for a bit of solidarity, no?
Less than a pint of beer per week is not unaffordable. This don’t join because solidarity ain’t on the agenda. Can’t pay or won’t pay MU rates was a bigger issue than the subs.I think not being able to afford the subs to join a union because work is too sporadic and poorly paid is hardly a middle class problem tbh
tbh industries that don't involve travelling across multiple european countries should have been considered during the negotiations. but look at eg the silversmiths whose hallmarks are no longer recognised in europe. when the pm is on record as being of the opinion "fuck business" it's hardly a great surprise the entire thing's a clusterfuck for a whole host of activity is itIndustries that involve people travelling across multiple European countries should have been considered when negotiating Brexit. Music isn't the only industry affected by that, but it's one of them, and it's not a minor one.
A call from a non union member to have solidarity with musicians who also refuse to join a union.
Middle class solidarity is a funny thing.