How Brexit is going to change the UK music scene
- Emma Calder
- Apr 24, 2017
- 1 min read
2017 is officially the year of Brexit, and even the music scene will be feeling it when the ties are snipped.
Whether you stream music online or collect classic vinyl, the way you listen to music is about to change. And here's how.
That's right, not even vinyl is safe. It was expected to die a slow death following the birth of tapes and CDs but they are definitely back with a vengeance.
We all know that when we leave the EU, there will likely be an increase in price for imported goods - even if there's an amazing exit deal. But what you might not know is that the majority of records sold in the UK are manufactured in factories based in other EU countries. There are very few factories on UK soil and they certainly won't be able to fill the order.
So start saving your pennies or buying out the record store now.
Unsurprisingly, when it comes to streaming, the UK is not a major player. One of the biggest names in streaming is Sweden's Spotify. Which of course stands to change its pricing policy for non-EU members.
One area where Brexit could have a negative impact is on touring musicians. There are fears that music groups might have to scale back European tours after Brexit and fewer European acts could travel to the UK.
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