The expensive and lengthy process British musicians face to be able to tour in the EU won't ease anytime soon, according to report in the Financial Times.

Despite much lobbying from the industry to improve the situation caused by Brexit, which has resulted in costly permits and bureaucracy, the EU has reportedly ruled out making any changes.

The process of doing so, according to documents seen by the FT, would require a revision to the EU-U.K. Trade and Cooperation Agreement, which the European Commission has said it’s not prepared to consider.

However, there's still reason to be hopeful. Jon Collins, the CEO of live industry trade body LIVE, said changes could be made without a revision to the agreement and that there is “renewed impetus from both sides to solve this issue,” while recognizing that negotiations are needed to find a solution.

He continued, “It is widely recognised that improvements to these touring rules are needed to bring major economic and cultural benefits to both European member states and the U.K.”