ABONE intends to negotiate a July reopening as ongoing vaccination campaigns continue to quell the threat of COVID-19.
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Large Gatherings Reportedly as Safe as Shopping Per UK Test Event Findings
Test event data may show that live events without social distancing or masks have as little risk of COVID-19 transmission as shopping.
Chance of UK Event Restrictions Lifting on June 21st Reportedly “Close to Nil”
U.K. lawmakers reportedly find it highly unlikely that COVID-19 restrictions imposed on gatherings will lift by June 21st.
Crowdsourced Community Platform Black Bandcamp Relaunches as Black Artist Database
The community-based music platform previously known as Black Bandcamp has officially relaunched as Black Artist Database.
NTIA Scotland Sues Government over COVID-19 Nightlife Regulations
Night Time Industries (NTIA) Scotland is suing the Scottish government for COVID-19 restrictions it argues are unjust.
Infection Rate at Event of 5,000 in Barcelona Lower Than That of General Population
A test event conducted at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona last month set out to determine whether gatherings increase rates of COVID-19 transmission.
300+ Cultural Organizations Petition for Post-Brexit EU Touring Plan
In an open letter to Boris Johnson, the Incorporated Society of Musicians have demanded a plan for musicians to tour the EU after Brexit.
Ibiza to Require Digital Green Certificate of Tourists in Lieu of Tests and Quarantines
Spanish officials have announced that the country will adopt the Digital Green Certificate system proposed by the EU in March.
SBA to Begin Accepting Applications for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
Following technical difficulties, the Small Business Administration’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program will accept applicants.
New York Venues Can Open at 33% Capacity Beginning in April: Governor
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared that beginning in April, New York music venues will be allowed to open at 33% capacity.
UK Government Pledges £400m More in Arts Aid, but no Event Insurance
U.K. lawmakers have announced a 2021 Spring Budget that will give culture workers sidelined by COVID-19 a light at the end of the tunnel.
RIAA Reports US Vinyl Records Outsold CDs in 2020
U.S. vinyl records outsold CDs last year for the first time since 1986 according to the RIAA’s 2020 Year-End Music Industry Revenue Report.
INA and SieXsein Europe Propose Pilot Tests of “100% COVID-Free” Events in Barcelona
SieXsein Europe, the INA say that their system would ensure safe events – even without face masks or social distancing.
UK Live Music Industry Reacts to Reopening Announcement
A number of live music industry professionals in the U.K. have spoken on the reopening plan that forecasts the return of nightlife.
Pacha Group to Open New Resort, Destino Pacha Mykonos
International nightclub brand Pacha Group has announced that the grand opening of a hotel called Destino Pacha Mykonos in June.
Boris Johnson Says UK Live Events Could Resume by June 2021
In a Monday announcement, Boris Johnson has outlined a four-step reopening process that could see nightclubs and mass gatherings return as soon as June.
Bandcamp Blocked by “The Great Firewall of China”
Bandcamp has apparently joined services like Facebook, Google and Instagram in having civilian access to it restricted by the Chinese government.
Ibiza Bars and Restaurants to Reopen Outdoor Areas beginning in March
Ibiza’s de-escalation process has begun, with bars and restaurants allowed to reopen outdoor areas and terraces beginning March 2nd.
Vinyl Sales Up 40% in 2020 per Discogs End-of-Year Report
Vinyl record sales on Discogs in 2020 grew by even more than was projected in their Mid-Year Report – 40.75% more than in 2019, to be exact.
British APPG Publishes Findings of Inquiry into COVID-19’s Impact on Nightlife
The findings of the APPG’s investigation into COVID-19’s effect on U.K. nightlife have been published in a 45-page report.
UK Nightlife Probably Won’t Return Until August: British MP
U.K. Under-Secretary of State for COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment Nadhim Zahawi suggested that live events are unlikely to resume anytime before August.
Boris Johnson Says Nightlife Could Resume with Rapid Testing Plus Vaccine
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that rapid testing could pave the way towards reopening for live events and other affected industries.
You Check Digital Health Passport to Enter Trial Phase in U.K. Clubs
You Check pivoted in 2020 to offer “digital health passport” services set to trial in March at 100 Club in London and Exchange in Bristol.
New York Governor to Allow Large Events to Resume Later in February
Governor Andrew Cuomo said that starting later in February, large venues will be able to admit patrons who test negative for COVID-19 72 hours beforehand.
Tbilisi’s eZo Festival Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Cover COVID-19 Costs
Mzesumzira has launched a fundraiser for eZo Festival as it was not able to take place as usual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dutch Government Hopeful for Festivals to Return by July 2021: Liquicity
The team behind Dutch drum and bass brand Liquicity have shared that the government expects festivals are expected to resume by July 1st, 2021.
Spotify Lost the Equivalent of $2.2 Million per Day in 2020
Total operating losses came in at $810 million for Spotify in 2020, over four times the losses of 2019 for the streaming giant.
81% of UK Clubs May Have to Close Before March: NTIA
The NTIA has followed up their November warning of club “extinction” by estimating that 81% of U.K. nightlife establishments will not survive past February.
Scaramanga Silk’s Debut Release Fetches a Record $41K on Discogs
2008’s Choose Your Weapon by the virtually unheard-of Scaramanga Silk has exchanged hands for the sum of $41,095 – an all-time record for Discogs.
UK MPs Urged to Consider Allowing Smaller Festivals to Go On in 2021
Rowan Cannon of Wild Rumpus has pressed the U.K. House of Commons Culture Select Committee to consider allowing smaller festivals to take place.