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UK Visas and Certificates of Sponsorship for EU musicians in 2021

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Jacey Bedford

Today, 20th February 2020, the government issued guidelines for EU citizens coming into the UK to work from 2021 onwards. It’s moving all applications to a new points-based system. However Tier 5 visas for entertainers and sportspeople are already on … Continue reading →

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UK Certificates of Sponsorship: Fast-Track Processing Charge

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Jacey Bedford

As you already know if you follow this blog, I process Tier 5 UK Certificates of Sponsorship (the equivalent of electronic work permits) for performers coming to sing, play dance or act in the UK from outside the EU. (I … Continue reading →

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Notes to Artists

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Jacey Bedford

To all artists: With sometimes ten or more artists a week knocking on my door, you can bet that I only take on the best… and then only VERY rarely. I won’t say my books are closed (I’ve tried saying … Continue reading →

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Jacey’s Music Business Help Files

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Jacey Bedford

It’s not because I know it all – (blimey, I wish I did!) – it’s because I didn’t know anywhere near as much as I do now when I started in this business and I figure if people understand a … Continue reading →

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NYT Article Debunked

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Jacey Bedford

The article opens with: ‘Britain is turning away countless non-European writers, artists and performers at its borders, a result of cumbersome and unevenly interpreted immigration rules that are making it increasingly difficult for many arts organizations to include foreigners in … Continue reading →

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