Spain scraps visa requirement for UK touring musicians

Music industry welcomes move by Spanish government as hugely welcome' and a big victory'

The UK's music industry has welcomed the decision by the Spanish government to scrap post-Brexit visa requirements for UK artists on short-term tours, but warned significant issues still remain that will make many tours impossible".

Spain's announcement means UK musicians and their crew will no longer need visas for engagements of less than 90 days, a change in policy that came after months of lobbying from trade groups on both sides.