I’ve started this thread as two aspects might fall to be discussed after the end of the Withdrawal Agreement.
CD etc imports
I presume the import process for items such as CDs etc from the EU may well, now, be the same as the rest of the world – with anything in excess of £15 in value of a purchase resulting in a Royal Mail handling charge and payment of VAT required. Can we post information here as this becomes clearer?
Performers working in the EU
The ability of performing artists to work in the EU and to tour over national boundaries without undue restriction.
It might be OT in another thread but I’ve seen no other mention of this matter discussed on “Front Row” on Monday (11th) nor noticed it in the press. It was the second of three segments in the programme. Specifically “in light of reports over the weekend that a reciprocal arrangement was offered the British government but was refused”. In discussion Berkeley made the point the refusal of government to comment doesn’t wash as they were briefing left right and centre during the negotiation process.
Its somewhat disgusting if true and the government deserves serious aggravation until they achieve a “side agreement” and help artists (and as a result all those who work with and for them) – who have been left with precious little support during the pandemic.
Let us hope Rattle can spare the time (Berkeley IIRC says he’s "weary") Board members of the Royal Opera H - maybe even the Prince of Wales and other luminaries can weigh in and give no 10 and Dowling some continuing grief. (The protest on Malcolm Arnold’s legal papers worked well enough….)
Front Row, Radio 4 on Monday -
"Composer, broadcaster and cross bench member of the House of Lords Michael Berkeley is tabling a question to ministers about the issue affecting UK musicians who will no longer be able to viably tour Europe as a result of the recent Brexit deal. He tells Samira about his concerns in light of reports over the weekend that a reciprocal arrangement was offered the British government but was refused".
I put this thread in the Bargains/CD Exchange section but I’m happy for it to be re-located or split….
CD etc imports
I presume the import process for items such as CDs etc from the EU may well, now, be the same as the rest of the world – with anything in excess of £15 in value of a purchase resulting in a Royal Mail handling charge and payment of VAT required. Can we post information here as this becomes clearer?
Performers working in the EU
The ability of performing artists to work in the EU and to tour over national boundaries without undue restriction.
It might be OT in another thread but I’ve seen no other mention of this matter discussed on “Front Row” on Monday (11th) nor noticed it in the press. It was the second of three segments in the programme. Specifically “in light of reports over the weekend that a reciprocal arrangement was offered the British government but was refused”. In discussion Berkeley made the point the refusal of government to comment doesn’t wash as they were briefing left right and centre during the negotiation process.
Its somewhat disgusting if true and the government deserves serious aggravation until they achieve a “side agreement” and help artists (and as a result all those who work with and for them) – who have been left with precious little support during the pandemic.
Let us hope Rattle can spare the time (Berkeley IIRC says he’s "weary") Board members of the Royal Opera H - maybe even the Prince of Wales and other luminaries can weigh in and give no 10 and Dowling some continuing grief. (The protest on Malcolm Arnold’s legal papers worked well enough….)
Front Row, Radio 4 on Monday -
"Composer, broadcaster and cross bench member of the House of Lords Michael Berkeley is tabling a question to ministers about the issue affecting UK musicians who will no longer be able to viably tour Europe as a result of the recent Brexit deal. He tells Samira about his concerns in light of reports over the weekend that a reciprocal arrangement was offered the British government but was refused".
I put this thread in the Bargains/CD Exchange section but I’m happy for it to be re-located or split….
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