Human Rights Issues When Touring Abroad

Touring in countries with human rights issues can have an impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of different communities of musicians.

Where a musician decides they cannot participate in a tour or work because of concerns for their personal safety or their views on human rights issues, they cannot be made to tour and should not suffer detrimental treatment for opting out of a tour due to concerns for their personal safety or view on human rights issues.

Anyone who does so may be putting themselves at risk of discriminating against those musicians.

Getting help

• Any MU members who feel pressured into working in environments where they do not feel safe or that conflict with their views on human rights issues should contact the MU for advice and support.
• If you need mental health help or support, you can get in touch with:
  • Music Minds Matter with a free 24/7 helpline
  • Music Support, or
  • explore more organisations that can help you.