“To whom it may concern
It is with great concern and frustration that I have been informed by our partner Beyond Skin about the British Government refusal to let Afghan woman musician, Soraya Hossaini, perform at Belfast Fleadh. Travel bans present a major crisis for the global performing arts sector. A travel ban for artists is a violation of artistic freedom because it inherently restricts mobility, which is an essential condition for creative expression, distribution, and cultural exchange. Freemuse views the free movement of creators as a fundamental right that underpins free expression and dialogue. Restricting this mobility violates artistic freedom in several distinct ways…”
