<p>Ministers and officials regularly engage with industry and ministerial colleagues from other departments on issues facing creative and cultural sectors.</p><p>The government is committed to supporting touring artists and the wider music industry to adapt to new arrangements following our departure from the EU. We have worked with the sector and directly with Member States to clarify what creative workers need to do, noting that the vast majority of EU Member States, including the biggest touring markets such as Spain, France, Germany and the Netherlands, have confirmed they offer visa and work permit free routes for some short-term touring activities. The Government also launched an Export Support Service where UK businesses, including touring professionals, can access advice and guidance.</p><p>We will continue to engage with industry to understand challenges facing the live music sector and options to address these issues.</p>