Over one thousand artists from across Europe have signed petitions urging a VAT cut on sound recordings.
Artists from all across Europe called on the EU today to give music a break. They want an end to the unjust system where recorded music is classed at standard VAT rates while other cultural products books, newspapers, magazines, theatre and cinema tickets benefit from reduced rates.
Alex Callier of the Belgian pop group Hooverphonic and the German singer of children’s songs Rolf Zuckowski presented to the media a VAT Petition that has been signed by over 1,200 artists from across Europe. The Petition, which has been sent to the 20 European Commissioners, calls on the EU to put an urgent end to cultural discrimination against music.
To Sign an On-line version of this petition visit: www.givemusicabreak.com
In the U.K., A.I.M. are asking for their members and others involved in the industry to send letters to their governments (Ministers Of Finance and Culture,E.U.Commissioners Etc.) As soon as possible as they have learned that the decision is to be taken this Monday or Wednesday. They have draft letters to the British and Irish Commissioners. To Obtain these contact: info@musicindie.com