Music Stories
The music scene has given lip service to trans rights; it’s time to act
Our music communities, the music instruments industry, the artists and engineers — all these groups would be incomplete without our trans friends and colleagues. But as their rights are stripped away systematically, as people question their right to exist, “visibility” is not enough. For US readers, now is a key time to act, with Senators coming home for the holiday weekend and ugly legislation looming.
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USA set to more than double fees for artists in visa rate hike – but there’s a chance to act
The United States’ underfunded, understaffed immigration program is looking to make up operating deficits by charging more for already-expensive visas. For artists, that could mean up to a 200% higher fee. But if that sounds bad, don’t just get frustrated – take action.
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