How Brexit could affect the UK’s creative industry professionals
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The UK’s decision to withdraw from the European Union will have ramifications for all people and organizations in one form or another; whether that be through the cost of material or shipping tariffs.
One industry that is likely to be massively affected by Brexit is the creative industry.
As one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors, the creative industry is generally more anti-Brexit than the rest of the country. Reasons for this include the concerns surrounding the free movement of talent, funding and Britain’s reputation throughout the world.
The likely limits to free-movement that will result from Brexit could cause problems for travelling creative professionals i.e. performers touring Europe. Visas may be required in the future which can be expensive and timely.
Already-established acts are likely to feel the brunt of the changes less, however, there are fears it will be counterproductive for up-and-coming creative professionals.
Michael Dugher, former Labor MP, has called on the government to introduce a ‘touring passport’ to get around any limitations to travel.
Foreign studios spent £1.7billion in the UK in 2017- almost double the amount spent four years previously. The majority of this money was sourced from the U.S.A., spurred on by the fall in the value of the pound after the vote to leave the EU, which made it more attractive for U.S. studios of film in the UK. If a wide-ranging free trade deal is established with the US, this trend would be likely to continue.