What are the procedures for foreign performing groups to perform in China?

1. The procedures for foreign singers to perform in China are as follows:

According to the Notice of the Ministry of Culture on the Division of Performance Management Responsibilities of the Ministry of Culture (No.46 [1993]) and related documents.

1. Foreign artists coming to China for commercial performances must obtain the approval of the Ministry of Culture.

2. Foreign artists who come to China for commercial performances must be hosted or undertaken by a performance brokerage agency with the right to operate foreign-related performances approved by the Ministry of Culture.

All provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall apply for the right to operate foreign-related performances by the cultural departments (bureaus) of all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government in accordance with the relevant provisions, and report to the Ministry of Culture for approval.

3. The bid for the commercial performance of foreign artists in China shall be directly reported to the Ministry of Culture for examination and approval by the performance brokerage agency affiliated to the central department.

Local performance brokerage institutions shall be submitted to the Ministry of Culture for approval by the cultural departments (bureaus) of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government. All units shall report to the Ministry of Culture one month in advance.

4. Foreign-related performances approved by the Ministry of Culture, which increase performance venues for commercial performances within the approved time, shall submit the approval documents of the Ministry of Culture, a copy of the license for commercial performances and the application materials of Article 17 of the Regulations on the Administration of Commercial Performances and Article 21 of the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations on the Administration of Commercial Performances to the cultural authorities of the provincial people's government at the place where the performance is increased 20 days before the date of the performance.

In line with the prescribed conditions, the competent cultural department of the provincial people's government shall issue a document agreeing to put on record, and send a copy to the Ministry of Culture.

Two, the following documents should be provided when reporting:

1. The application documents shall specify the name or individual of the organizer or organizer of the performance, the foreign organization, the time and place of the performance, the main program content, the payment method, etc.

2. The performance agreement or letter of intent signed with the foreign party (both in Chinese and foreign languages).

The agreement or contract letter of intent shall specify the number of people coming to China, main programs, time and frequency of performances, place and place, program production requirements, performance ticketing and income settlement methods, accommodation and transportation arrangements, liability for breach of contract, signature or seal of both parties, signing time, etc.

No formal contract may be signed without the approval of the Ministry of Culture.

3. Brief introduction of foreign institutions and list of personnel coming to China.

4. Performances and videos. Video tapes should include the main programs listed in the program list, which can reflect the overall style of their performances, and indicate the program names in the order of playing. Songs should be accompanied by Chinese lyrics.

5, to tour the field, there should be a letter of consent from the provincial or municipal cultural department (bureau) where the performance is located.

Extended data:

1. The cultural departments (bureaus) of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government responsible for the declaration shall conduct a comprehensive and strict examination according to the above provisions and report to the Ministry of Culture.

2. Approved performance activities shall comply with the relevant provisions of performance procedures. The release of performance advertisements shall be examined and approved by the administrative department of culture.

3. Foreign groups performing in China are not allowed to perform in teams without authorization.

4. The approved projects shall be implemented in strict accordance with the approval requirements and strictly abide by relevant national laws and regulations. Change the main performers and programs or change the time, place and main organizer, and shall be submitted for approval separately according to the procedures.

5, cultural administrative departments at all levels should strictly implement the relevant provisions of foreign-related performances, strengthen the management of foreign-related commercial performances, found that the problem should be dealt with in a timely manner. Major situations should be reported to the Ministry of Culture at any time.

Notice of the Ministry of Culture on improving the examination and approval management and promoting the healthy development of the performance market

Official website of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of People's Republic of China (PRC)-Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations on the Administration of Commercial Performances