State of Play: Performing arts touring in the EU

Culture, Media and Sport Committee Open Non-inquiry session
Opened: 6 Jan 2026 Parliament page
5 Recommendations
1 Conclusion
1 Report
1 Oral session
2 Letters
1 Event
Activity timeline 4 events
15 Jun
2026
Report published
14 Apr
2026
Correspondence
14 Apr
2026
Correspondence
3 Feb
2026
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
3 Feb 2026
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Euan Livingstone · Global Artists Hanna Madalska-Gayer · Association of British Orchestras Kate Nash Matt Hood · Spotlight Naomi Pohl · Musicians’ Union Tom Peters · Equity
Title HC No. Published Items Response
1st Report - Cultural touring in the EU HC 141 15 Jun 2026 6 Pending
Recommendations & Conclusions
6 results
2 Recommendation
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We recommend that the government, as it goes into the next UK–EU summit and the...
We recommend that the government, as it goes into the next UK–EU summit and the review of the implementation of the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, prioritise securing practical solutions to reduce barriers faced by UK touring artists. In particular, … Read more
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3 Conclusion
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We previously reported that the UK benefited significantly from Creative Europe, and are disappointed by...
We previously reported that the UK benefited significantly from Creative Europe, and are disappointed by the government’s continued reluctance to rejoin. Re-engaging with the programme, and its proposed successor AgoraEU, would restore access to EU funding that supports artists and … Read more
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4 Recommendation
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We recommend that, at the next UK–EU summit, the government signal its intention to participate...
We recommend that, at the next UK–EU summit, the government signal its intention to participate in Creative Europe/AgoraEU, and that it join the programme before the next funding cycle begins in 2028. (Recommendation, Paragraph 32) 13
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5 Recommendation
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In the absence of a UK–EU deal for touring artists, we recommend the government use...
In the absence of a UK–EU deal for touring artists, we recommend the government use bilateral relations with member states to seek cultural agreements. The government should work with industry to identify the most important destinations for cultural touring and … Read more
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6 Recommendation
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In its response to this report, the government should update us on its unilateral activities...
In its response to this report, the government should update us on its unilateral activities to support UK artists working and touring in the EU. We recommend the government looks at all available options to help touring artists manage the … Read more
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7 Recommendation
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We recommend that the government establish a cultural touring advice hub, building on its existing...
We recommend that the government establish a cultural touring advice hub, building on its existing export support service. This hub should offer practical, expert advice to artists and their teams on all aspects of international touring, including in the EU, … Read more
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Correspondence 2 letters
14 Apr 2026 To committee Letter from Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts, regarding performing arts and music sectors, 2 April 2026
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14 Apr 2026 To committee Letter from Karim Fatehi OBE, Chief Executive, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, regarding ATA carnets for cultural touring, 27 March 2026
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