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The Information Hub.

A curated set of resources for touring professionals — provided for convenience and information only. Links go to external sites and partner organisations; we can't vouch for the accuracy of their content, so check with them directly for anything you rely on.

The petition

Tim Brennan's original petition, started in December 2020 after the Brexit deal left creative touring professionals facing new barriers.

View the petition

Where to get your carnet stamped

A useful PDF from CopsDocs.co.uk listing carnet stamping locations for touring equipment.

View the PDF

Facts and figures

The creative industry's contribution to the UK economy, and the scale of what's at stake — in numbers.

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GOV.UK — the TCA

The Trade and Cooperation Agreement text and related agreements reached between the UK and the EU.

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The EU offer

The European Commission's draft text, published March 2020, for the Agreement on the New Partnership with the UK.

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Bus vs goods cabotage

Stuart McPherson, owner and Managing Director of KB Event Ltd, explains the difference between bus and goods cabotage rules.

Read the article

COT 2021 media

Shareable media produced by Carry On Touring — free to use to help promote the campaign.

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UKE Arts Work information hub

A quick-reference guide to information published by UKE Arts Work.

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The Back Lounge

A peer-support community for touring crew, artists and anyone in the wider events industry, pooling resources to support good physical and mental health.

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ISM information hub

A quick-reference guide to information published by the Incorporated Society of Musicians.

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Musicians' Union information hub

A quick-reference guide to information published by the Musicians' Union.

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Tonic Rider information hub

A quick-reference guide to information published by Tonic Rider, supporting mental health and wellbeing in music.

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