EU Guidelines on Reopening of Cultural Events

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Together with 7 live events and creators organisations, we welcome the EU guidelines on the reopening of cultural venues & highlight additional measures to be taken to facilitate the free movement of artists.

Following two letters asking the European Commission for the implementation of a reopening strategy with recommendations on the necessary steps, this new letter aims to ensure a free movement of artists and cultural professionals in Europe.

Read the letter and the sector’s recommendations:

Read & download the full letter here

Signatories:

AFEM – Association for Electronic Music

ARA – Arena Resilience Alliance

GESAC – The European Grouping of Societies of Authors and Composers

EMMA – European Music Managers Alliance

LIVE DMA – European Network for Live Music Associations

Liveurope – The live music platform for new European talent

PEARLE – Live Performance Europe

YOUROPE – The European Festival Association

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