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Reiner Torheit
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« on: 11:24:25, 29-05-2008 »
Britain's new visa system is keeping foreign performers from non-EU/USA out of the country.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/something-to-declare-new-visa-requirements-are-leading-to-cancelled-concerts-and-tours-835780.html

Is it accidental poor planning?  Or carefully designed intention to give the appearance of openness whilst in fact throwing up the barricades?
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« Reply #1 on: 18:11:27, 01-06-2008 »
It's simply following what America has been doing for the last few years (nothing new there, then). I know British bands who have struggled to play in the US because the visa application process is so draconian.
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« Reply #2 on: 23:53:30, 01-06-2008 »
Quote from: IgnorantRockFan on 18:11:27, 01-06-2008
It's simply following what America has been doing for the last few years


Yes, that's why I called this thread "New World Order" - Britain no longer acts independently of the USA on any matter Sad
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