BREXIT IS KILLING INDY MUSIC SCENE

Bands won't play anymore... Red tape at borders forces acts to turn back on Britain

- JORDAN SHEPHERD

SCOTTISH gig venues have warned that "confusing" Brexit rules are killing the independent music scene.

Chris Cusack, who manages Bloc in Glasgow, spoke out after German punk band Trigger Cut were blocked from entering the UK by border guards who ordered them to produce documents no one had previously informed them about.

The band, who were set to perform at Bloc on Tuesday, were left humiliated and thousands of pounds out of pocket after being told they would be sent home if they couldn't provide special Certificates of Sponsorship (COS) for all seven venues they were due to play at.

Chris, 42, slammed the Brexit red-tape and told of the impact is having on small venues in Scotland. He said: "We sent all the documents we were asked for. Requesting COS documents is ridiculous.