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11 Berlin Clubs Take Legal Action Against Current Dancing Ban
As Berlin’s ban on dancing continues amidst a rise of COVID-19 cases, a group of 11 clubs and promoters are taking legal action.
Four Tet Adds Breach of Contract to Lawsuit Against Domino Recordings
Last week, a UK judge allowed Kieran Hebden, AKA Four Tet, to add a breach of contract claim to his lawsuit against Domino Recordings.
Berlin Clubcommission Calls for Dancing Ban to be Lifted
Clubcommission is calling on the German government to rescind its recent ban on dancing and replace it with a PCR testing system.
French Nightclubs to Close for at Least Four Weeks
Nightclubs all over France are closing for at least four weeks thanks to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Berlin Nightclubs Forced to Adhere to 50% Capacity Limits
Following an announcement at a Berlin press conference, Berlin clubs are restricted to 50% capacity since November 27th onwards.
Nightclubs in Berlin to Operate at 50% Capacity Beginning Saturday
Starting on Saturday, November 27th, nightclubs in the city of Berlin will operate at 50% capacity.
Bavarian Clubs Close Amid Rise of COVID-19 Cases in Germany
As of November 22nd, clubs in the German state of Bavaria must remain closed for three weeks. The closure is part of a short-term, partial lockdown of the region due to increasing COVID-19 cases.
Dutch Nightclubs Closing at Night Amid 3-Week Partial Lockdown
The Dutch government recently imposed a three week-long lockdown to combat rising COVID-19 cases, forcing clubs to close at night.
UK Report Finds That 1/3 of Music Industry Jobs Lost Due to Pandemic
Music industry advocate UK Music has released a report showing that about one third of industry jobs were lost due to the pandemic.
Spiking Awareness Advocate Launches Petition Amid Wave of UK Nightclub Injections
Drink spiking in UK nightclubs has seen an alarming rise since the beginning of the pandemic according to safety advocates.
Discogs Reaches Over 1 Million Cassette Tape Listings
As cassette tapes see a resurgence in popularity due to a number of factors, music database Discogs has reached over one million entries.
Italy Reopens Nightclubs at Half Capacity
Italy’s reopening now expands to nightclubs, which can operate at 50% capacity for indoor shows and 75% for outdoor events.
NTIA Reports 86K COVID-19-Related Nightlife Job Losses in the UK
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) commissioned a report detailing COVID-19’s economic impact on the U.K. nightlife industry.
Swedish House Mafia Named in Pandora Papers for Offshore Financial Operations
The Pandora Papers found that hundreds of wealthy individuals had started offshore companies – including DJ trio Swedish House Mafia.
Boiler Room Reportedly Acquired by Ticketing Platform DICE
Ticketing platform DICE has reportedly purchased broadcasting platform Boiler Room for an as yet unspecified amount.
Norway’s Nightlife Resumes after Government Lifts all COVID-19 Restrictions
After over a year and a half of being shuttered due to restrictions set forth in response to COVID-19, Norway’s nightlife is open once again.
Return of Ibiza Nightlife All but Confirmed, Pending TSJB Decision
Ibiza clubs are likely to reopen from October 8th. The final decision depends on whether the TSJB approves the use of COVID-19 passports.
Ibiza Officials Considering Lifting Restrictions on Clubs in October
After a COVID-19 test event in June, the island of Ibiza is considering reopening clubs and venues while enforcing masks and capacity.
Superstruct Entertainment Acquires Dutch Promoter ID&T
Netherlands-based festival giant ID&T has been bought by U.K. promoter Superstruct Entertainment for “between $150 million and $200 million.”
Dutch Concert Venues and Bars to Require “Corona-Pass” for Entry
Thanks to promising vaccinations numbers, the Dutch government is slowly easing COVID-19 restrictions for bars and music venues.
Vinyl Revenue in the United States Grew by 94% in First Half of 2021
Vinyl record purchases increased by 94% in the first half of 2021 according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
UK Government Walks Back Vaccine Passport Requirement Warnings for Nightclubs
The COVID-19 passport requirement for England’s nightclubs could come into effect just days after the government rescinded the order.
Independent Leeds Radio Station alto radio Launches Fundraiser for Studio Site
A new Leeds-based independent radio station, alto radio, is seeking to secure £3,500 in funding for a fixed studio site.
Cornwall Festival Boardmasters Possibly Linked to Thousands of COVID-19 Cases
Nearly 5,000 COVID-19 cases have been linked to Boardriders, the Cornwall, U.K. music, surf, and skateboarding festival.
Priti Patel Reportedly Overstated 2020 Illegal UK Rave Figures
According to an investigation, U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel shared incorrect data when justifying lawmaker response to the illegal raves.
Unmute Us! Protests in the Netherlands Draw over 70,000 Attendees
Over 70,000 people in the Netherlands attended the Unmute Us! marches in protest of the government’s current ban on large-scale events.
Taipei Nightclub Pawnshop launches Fundraiser to Avoid Permanent Closure
Taipei nightlife fixture Pawnshop is seeking financial aid to avoid a permanent closure after COVID-19 shutdowns across Taiwan.
UK Government Confirms Large Event Pilots Were Not COVID-19 Superspreaders
The Event Research Programme tracked COVID-19 cases of 37 large-scale events like Download Festival, Latitude Festival, and sporting events.
Berlin Indoor Dancing Ban Lifted after Emergency Decision
After a Berlin club operator filed a lawsuit, the Berlin administrative court has lifted the indoor dancing ban in an emergency decision.