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Permit price hike may deter visiting artists.(News)
Concern is mounting that non-EC musicians and DJs could be deterred from performing in the UK because of a planned 60% hike in the cost of work permit applications.
A fee for work permits was introduced for the first time in April 2003 and set at 95 [pounds sterling], but on July 2 the Home Office is increasing the charge to 153 [pounds sterling]. A permit is needed for any act performing, recording or rehearsing in the UK.
It says it is having to bring in the increase because it originally underestimated the full cost of processing applications.
"It is another example of the Government trying to squeeze more money out of the music business wherever it can," says Solo Promotions managing director John Giddings.
"I don't think it will actually stop anyone coming over here because bands have to tour the UK--it's the prime taste-making market. But, while people like Britney Spears won't notice the difference, smaller bands will be ...
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