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How Brexit Would Change The EU Music Industry
The UK referendum on whether to remain in the European Union takes place on the 23rd of June and regardless of the outcome the decision will have massive implications both on domestic and European politics and economics. But what of its influence on EU cultural initiatives and more specifically, music? Well, Pitchfork has done admirable work gathering a series of accounts from personnel involved in different aspects of the industry—ranging from record sellers to PR agents to musicians—on how Brexit may (or may not) effect their respective endeavors.
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