UK Live music sector facing staff shortages

[boscy]

21 June 2021

NME

Live music sector facing staff shortages as gigs begin to return

Socially distanced shows are currently allowed in the UK under COVID-19 rules

By Will Richards

The live music industry is facing massive staff shortages as gigs begin to return, new research finds.

www.nme.com/news/music/live-music-sector-facing-staff-shortages-as-gigs-begin-to-return-2974390

[Envoirment]

This is a widespread problem in the entertainment/hospitality industry in the UK. A lot of workers were from the EU/overseas and the pandemic has essentially meant over a million people have left the UK to go back home.

[bat1990]

Does Brexit compound the pandemic-related issues as well?

[Envoirment]

Jun 22, 2021 18:23:58 GMT -5 bat1990 said:

Does Brexit compound the pandemic-related issues as well?

Yes definitely.