1/ "Superstars who make millions and book their tours months if not years in advance are very much the exception. Most artists operate on tiny margins and the prospect of extra cost and bureaucracy would kill their ability to tour...”
theguardian.com/politics/2019/…
theguardian.com/politics/2019/…
2/ Really common pattern with stories like this.
News: "Brexit makes ______ more expensive/difficult for UK firms."
Response: "Project Fear! The Beatles toured just fine before the UK joined the EU, Adele is going to be fine."
Yes she is. She's Adele. Not everyone is.
News: "Brexit makes ______ more expensive/difficult for UK firms."
Response: "Project Fear! The Beatles toured just fine before the UK joined the EU, Adele is going to be fine."
Yes she is. She's Adele. Not everyone is.
3/ Additional border friction of any kind disproportionately hurts smaller players.
They are the ones who lack the in-house resources to navigate it, the capital reserves to weather problems, and the margins to hire professional help.
They are the ones who lack the in-house resources to navigate it, the capital reserves to weather problems, and the margins to hire professional help.
4/ When you're a small business (or minor artist) trying to compete abroad, every disadvantage or complication can cost you the gig.
Ed Sheeran has a team to manage his visa and equipment, and the bargaining clout to push any related costs onto the client.
Most do not.
Ed Sheeran has a team to manage his visa and equipment, and the bargaining clout to push any related costs onto the client.
Most do not.
