Maybe this is a weird question...
 

...but does bands/artists, such as Bon Jovi, need some kind of work permit to play in different countries?
I ask because I remember that Jon was going to be a guest DJ on a radio station in London once, and he wasn't allowed to because he didn't have a work permit.
So, are gigs work?

yep, they do in the US anyways.

they get a specific artist performance permit and if they aren't careful they may have to pay taxes too.

Thanks :D

Yep, they need some permission, I invite you to visit http://www.hueymcdonald.com it is a great website.

Alex James of Blur was told he could not play on their most recent tour of America. He was refused a work permit due to some criminal activity he did many moons ago.

I'm sure you'll be asking who the **** are they, they're quite big in England anyway...

:)

Actually, I have heard of them. They have a few fans here. :D

I know Blur! :twisted: They are quite good actually :D