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'A Brexited flatland’: Peter Gabriel hits out after Womad stars refused entry to UK

Festival co-founder urges government to make it easier for international artists to perform in BritainThe musician Peter Gabriel has expressed “alarm” over UK foreign policy after a number of international artists were unable to perform at Womad world music festival after visa issues.At least three acts scheduled to appear at the event in Wiltshire last weekend were unable to take part, according to the event’s director, Chris Smith. Continue reading...

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14:02 on July 31 2018

'A Brexited flatland’: Peter Gabriel hits out after Womad stars refused entry to UK

Guardian Music — Festival co-founder urges government to make it easier for international artists to perform in BritainThe musician Peter Gabriel has expressed “alarm” over UK... more info
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11:12 on August 2 2018

Peter Gabriel Criticises Government Over Musicians' Visas

The Quietus — Peter Gabriel has criticised the UK government's approach to visas after a number of international acts were forced to pull out of last month's Womad festival more info
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