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Musicians’ plea on America visa hike that will hit British artists

Music industry bosses call on US regulators to scrap planned tour fee increase that will hit UK artists

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter

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Hit hard: British rapper Little Simz has canceled her US tour

Music industry bosses are calling on US regulators to scrap a planned increase in tour fees that will hit British artists.

Visa costs for musicians will more than triple from £375 to £1,317 under plans being considered by the US Immigration Service.

But UK Music, which represents the music industry, said the proposed changes would be ‘deeply harmful’, making America off-limits to many British acts.

British rapper Little Simz has canceled her US tour because of the already substantial costs.

And yesterday UK Music boss Jamie Njoku-Goodwin said: ‘We are urging the US authorities to think again. We should do everything we can to make touring easier, not harder.’

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