A Bill to require the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with the European Union for the purpose of agreeing a visa waiver for UK artists and musicians performing at festivals in EU member states; to make provision to facilitate the movement of artists and musicians, and of their equipment, between the EU and the UK to perform at festivals; to require the Secretary of State to publish a Festivals Strategy; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Max WilkinsonLiberal Democrat
4 July 2025
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The bill would require the government to negotiate with the European Union to obtain a visa waiver for UK artists and musicians performing at EU festivals. It also aims to make it easier for artists and their equipment to move between the UK and the EU for festival work, and it requires the government to publish a Festivals Strategy to guide support for the sector.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It had its first reading in June 2025, and its second reading is in May 2026.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 29 May 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 25 June.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
