UK Global Talent Visa for Musicians and Performing Artists | Interview with

This was a live chat with Ehsan Imani, a video producer, musician, a performing artist and a UK Global Talent Visa recipient.
We talked about:
- why Ehsan decided to move to the UK
- why he chose the UK Global Talent Visa route
- how Ehsan built a strong case for the visa as a musician
- documents Ehsan submitted to qualify for the UK Global Talent Visa
- what the application process looked like for him and what challenges he faced
Timestamps:
00:00 Ehsan's background
03:57 Why UK?
06:57 Master's in the UK
12:11 UK Startup & Innovator's Visa
16:28 Starting the process
17:59 Are you eligible?
21:48 Promise vs Talent
24:08 Letters of recommendation
34:18 What should be in a letter?
40:13 Are you good enough?
42:53 Evidence pieces (media & appearances)
55:08 Awards
56:07 Scale of the evidences
58:03 Global Talent Visa for visual artists (PACT)
59:52 Cover letter
1:02:41 Timeline, process & costs
1:10:19 Getting endorsed & the sense of relief
1:11:51 Q&A
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[@beetlehope]

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[@Ireshandle]

This was really helpful Nadia and Ehsan, thank you so much.

[@beetlehope]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richmanbana]

Thank You Nadia, Chase & Ehsanimani. I followed this video and used it as a script to build up my evidences for the global talent visa as a musician. I got it and feel like a free bird 🎷 keep doing what you do ❤

[@beetlehope]

Thanks for sharing! Congrats!

[@josephojo5185]

I just found this video and I'm applying for Global talent as a Exceptional Promise Violin. I'm very hopeful

[@beetlehope]

Best of luck!

[@VIOLINMONK]

Hi Joseph, what are the procedure?

[@josephojo5185]

@@VIOLINMONK you can research Global talent visa and to understand what it is and download the document to see what you need. Happy to share more ideas once you’ve done that

[@vakrolme]

Great interview.

[@beetlehope]

Thanks!

[@user-mj3ou1jm9k]

Thank you!

[@beetlehope]

You're welcome!

[@triquepersonalwork6369]

Hi Nadia, I worked in Hollywood, CA as a visual effects and motion graphics designer from 2007-2010. I have not been working in the field since then. I would like to come to the UK and do video/animation freelance work. Would I qualify for the "Global Talent UK visa", or is it just for people who are currently working in the field? I am an American, but I live in France on the temporary protection regime for Ukrainians with my Ukrainian wife now. Thanks, Blake.

[@alienswife]

Thank you for this interview. Do you think it's possible to apply for talent visa as dj/sound and light producer?

[@sabrinakaye9391]

When he was talking about the '30-page cover letter' they provided to show that all the criteria were met, were you referring to a table of contents outlining each section of the application?

[@BowaleofficialTV]

I have a question: When applying for a Global Talent Visa, what documents do I need to submit as proof that I have been actively doing music. I have been making music for the past five years, I signed a management contract in 2017 and took music more professionally since then. However I want to know if I’ll need to provide certain documents.

[@beetlehope]

Candidates usually submit proof of their performances (pictures / videos / posters), others also submit proof of distribution (CDs sold, data from streaming services). In this interview, Ehsan provides examples of documents he used. Does this help?

[@BowaleofficialTV]

@@beetlehopethank you for your reply. It did help a bit but I might just have to seek professional advice or get a lawyer as I fear I might not tick all the boxes if I apply on my own.

[@rasoullavasani6067]

Hello,i should 3 letter recommendation and special 1 letter from uk?its very difficult

[@itunuoyewale]

If one of my material/content features in about four different magazine/ articles online, can I use the different magazines/articles of the same material/content as different evidences? or will it be considered as one evidence?

[@beetlehope]

I don't see how this can be considered as different pieces of evidence if it's the exact same text. Maybe I misunderstood your question, perhaps you could clarify.

[@itunuoyewale]

@@beetlehope Let me explain better. I am a music composer. If one of my music is performed at an event, it is considered as an evidence. If that same music is used as an online reviews on another platform, not the same event as the previous, can this online review of the same music serve as another evidence?

[@RicardoAcasusoCampoy]

I think I understand the question and I have a similar one. If I have 2 different reviews in magazines (eg. One from rolling stone magazine and another one with different text from the guardian) but they are both reviewing the same Album/or song, does it count as one proof or two?

[@itunuoyewale]

@@RicardoAcasusoCampoy @beetlehope This it exactly what i meant.

[@ericsonericjack6071]

Thank you, Nadia, My kid brother plays guitar for our church choir band. Can he apply for a global talent visa with such skills?

[@beetlehope]

Hi Eric, thanks for watching. I recommend you check out Arts Council endorsement guide for more information about the requirements for musicians: www.artscouncil.org.uk/global-talent-visa