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Sector representation

Trade Bodies.

The professional bodies and unions representing the various sectors of the creative touring industry — music, theatre, dance, outdoor arts, fashion, photography and advertising production.

Association of British Orchestras

Orchestras

The national body representing the interests of professional orchestras, youth ensembles and the wider classical music industry across the UK.

Association of Photographers

Photography

Representing and protecting the rights of professional photographers and image-makers working in the UK and internationally.

Advertising Producers Association

Advertising production

The trade body for UK production companies making commercials and branded content, much of it shot on location across Europe.

Bectu

Trade union

The union for creative, entertainment and media workers — the crews, technicians and backstage staff who make live events happen.

British Fashion Model Agents Association

Fashion

The association of UK model agencies, whose models, crews and stylists cross borders constantly for shoots and shows.

Cross-Border Services

Cross-border mobility

Specialists in the movement of workers and services across European borders, and a long-standing voice on post-Brexit mobility.

CiTEA — Costume in Theatre, Entertainment & Arts

Costume

The professional body for costume makers, supervisors and wardrobe staff working in theatre, entertainment and the arts.

Equity

Trade union

The performing arts and entertainment trade union, representing actors, dancers, singers, stage managers and variety artists.

Featured Artists Coalition

Artists

The UK trade body representing the specific rights and interests of music artists — “the artists’ voice”.

Fashion Roundtable

Fashion & policy

The think tank for the fashion industry, bridging the sector and Westminster on trade, mobility and freelance working.

Freelancers Make Theatre Work

Freelancers

The campaign and support network for the freelance workforce that makes up the majority of UK theatre and live performance.

IMPALA

Independent music, Europe

The European association for independent music companies, campaigning at EU level for the independent sector.

Incorporated Society of Musicians

Musicians

The UK's professional body for musicians, and one of the most persistent voices on post-Brexit touring in Westminster.

Music Managers Forum

Artist management

The trade body for UK artist managers, representing the people who plan and cost the tours this campaign is about.

Music Producers Guild

Producers & engineers

Representing music producers, engineers, mixers and mastering engineers working across the UK recording industry.

Musicians' Union

Trade union

The union for professional musicians in the UK, campaigning throughout on visa-free travel and instrument carnets.

Night Time Industries Association

Night-time economy

The representative body for the UK's night-time economy — clubs, venues, festivals and the businesses around them.

OutdoorArtsUK

Outdoor arts

The development and membership body for outdoor arts in the UK — street arts, carnival, circus and outdoor festivals.

UNI Global Union — Media, Entertainment & Arts

Global union federation

UNI MEI brings together media, entertainment and arts unions worldwide, and has worked alongside the campaign across the EU.

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