The UK music industry has called on UK Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch to help block plans for a major hike in US visa costs. It was revealed recently that the US Department of Homeland Security was considering an increase in visa costs by more than 250%. In a letter signed by organisations from …
US visa price hikes could make international touring difficult
Artists and those in the music industry have discussed the damage that will be done to international touring, should a 260% price hike for US visas be allowed to proceed. It was recently revealed that the US Department of Homeland Security was planning to increase touring visa fees for foreign acts by more than 250%. …
Over 400 venues sign up to FAC’s merchandise campaign
Hundreds of venues have signed up to a campaign agreeing to not take a cut of artists’ merchandise sales. The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) originally announced a new directory in January that highlighted music venues charging zero commission on the sale of merchandise. The FAC has now told NME that over 400 venues have signed …
‘Just Ask’ campaign launched for promoters
Live music charity Attitude is Everything and Independent Venue Week (IVW) have come together to launch a new guidance and training programme to help live promoters increase accessibility, and enable deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent to shine on the live circuit. An Attitude is Everything survey in 2019 found that some 70% of artists had …