The German punk band said they were humiliated after being banned from entering the UK

British fans of German punk band Trigger Cut have been unable to watch the band's scheduled shows this week in the UK. The reason, according to members, is the changes that occurred in the rules after Britain’s exit from the European Union and the country’s exit from the European Union, which prevented musicians from entering the country last Thursday (6).

“We were devastated by the first attempt to tour there, and incurred huge costs that were not paid. The same thing has happened now,” the band said in a Facebook post. “We will not make a third attempt to tour there. The pain and humiliation are profound.”

The group rated the treatment they received as “humiliating.” “We were handed over as criminals to the French border police,” they said. They claim to have all the necessary documents, but the British authorities have requested certificates issued by the seven clubs for which they will play.

The band, which said it was not aware of this type of document, planned to enter the country with a permit allowing musicians to stay in the UK for up to a month if invited by an agent. According to the British newspaper The Guardian, this is a cheap alternative, in contrast to the currently required sponsorship certificate – which is more expensive and bureaucratic, but considered safer by the authorities.

Tim Burgess, lead singer of British rock band The Charlatans, told The Guardian of what he sees as Brexit's toll: “The need for visas, ledgers and all sorts of bureaucracy means that famous artists will find it not possible to tour Europe.” . “There are already significant difficulties facing touring bands, with costs rising and revenues dwindling, affected by live streaming.”

Music agent Ian Smith described the new rules as “vague and confusing,” and told the British newspaper that he learns every month of cases of artists unable to enter the United Kingdom after the country’s exit from the European bloc. “Border officers can use their discretion to turn away anyone they want, and there is no right of appeal,” he said.

Before Brexit, in 2020, Europeans from all member states of the bloc could enter and live in the UK regardless of visas or work permits. After Brexit was approved, which took place under former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government, Britons were free to adopt their own legislation on the subject – and the rules became stricter.

A government spokesperson told The Guardian that all visa applications are carefully assessed in line with immigration rules. “The application process is designed to ensure that all visa decisions can be made using the most accurate and fair information for all applicants,” she added.

“Thanks again to Boris, Brexit and the incompetent UK Border Police,” the band said on Facebook.

(fullpress)

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