The stampede resulted from a police raid of Thomas Restobar Club for violation of emergency COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
13 Dead from Trampling After Raid of Thomas Restobar Club in Lima
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Peggy Gou Pledged a Donation to Her Business Partner’s Club on Behalf of Jägermeister
Sub Club’s already controversial #SaveOurSub fundraiser appears to have nearly been embroiled in a separate lapse of ethics.
Berlin Nightclubs Welcome New Contact Tracing App, closecontact
The new web application seeks to make the contact tracing process easier for patrons and proprietors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clubs in Spain and Italy Close Again Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
Health officials in Italy and France are reissuing bans as a proactive measure to prevent a second wave of COVID-19 coronavirus transmission.
Native Instruments Replace CEO Mate Galic and CIO Daniel Haver
Native Instruments CEO Mate Galic and CIO/president Daniel Haver have been replaced by Constantin Koehncke and Robert Linke, respectively.
Venue and Event Staff March in Manchester for #RedAlert Campaign
#RedAlert participants include entertainment industry gig workers as well as venues themselves and supporters like Imogen Heap and The Cure.
#SoundOfSilence Campaign Launched in Protest of Belgian Event Bans
Belgium’s event sector faces an imminent threat due to COVID-19. Organizers want to prove they can hold socially distant events.
Paris Raves of Up to 1,000 Weekly Attendees Fly in the Face of Nightlife Ban
In the absence of nightclubs and concert venues due to COVID-19, a large number of Parisians are turning to unsanctioned events for their live music fix.
The Zanzibar Club in Liverpool Closes Due to COVID-19 After 30-Year Run
The Zanzibar Club has been forced to close due to financial strain brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
London’s E1 Seeks Public Support After Outdoor Area License Contested
The London nightclub is seeking the public’s support after its license for outdoor area, Site 5, was contested by two people.
150+ Venues Form New York Independent Venue Association to Support #SaveOurStages
The New York Independent Venue Association organized a day of action to advocate for the passage of the Save Our Stages Act and RESTART Act.
Beirut Nightclub District “Virtually Wiped Out” Following Blast
Beirut nightclubs like The Ballroom Blitz, The Gärten, The Grand Factory, AHM and B018 are thought to be affected by the explosion.
Village Underground and EartH Launch Joint Fundraiser to Cover COVID-19 Losses
Village Underground and EartH are at risk of closure amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indoor Event Bans to Remain Until Mid-August: U.K. Officials
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has extended the ban on indoor events over concerns of a COVID-19 second wave.
U.K. Lawmakers Approve £500 Million Culture Recovery Fund
Following Night Time Industries Association lobbying, Arts Council England have announced an aid package that makes special mention of electronic music.
FACE the Music to Push for Electronic Music Industry Aid Worldwide
FACE the Music will lobby for government aid on behalf of electronic music brands across the globe.
Amsterdam Club De School Forced to Close Amid COVID-19 Crisis
De School will end a four-and-a-half-year run due to costs incurred amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
4,000 to Attend Concert in Germany for COVID-19 Experiment
Restart-19 will afford researchers an opportunity to study how COVID-19 transmission takes place at large gatherings.
NY Authorities Investigating Drive-In Concert Headlined by The Chainsmokers, Goldman Sachs CEO
Governor Cuomo tweeted that the Department of Health would conduct an investigation into Safe & Sound Hamptons.
U.K. Arts Relief Package to Include £2.25 million for Music Venues
Grants ranging from £1,000-80,000 will be available to U.K. clubs sidelined by COVID-19 through September.
U.S. Senators Introduce $10 Billion Save Our Stages Act Amid Pandemic
The National Independent Venue Association’s lobbying has garnered the support of two U.S. senators.
NTIA Launch #LetUsDance Campaign for Increased U.K. Aid
The Night Time Industries Association have called on U.K. lawmakers to do more for nightlife establishments with the #LetUsDance campaign.
Indoor Events Authorized to Return to England in August
England is getting ready to enter its fourth phase of reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
3,000 Attend Illegal U.K. Rave with No Police Intervention
“We don’t have a standing army waiting to deal with these issues,” said Chief Superintendant Ian Wylie.
IMS Business Report 2020 Suggests COVID-19 Halted Rebound for Dance Music Industry
The 2020 IMS Business Report projects a predictably grim outlook for the electronic music industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Native Instruments Announce Charity Sample Pack for Music Industry COVID-19 Relief
Native Instruments has donated €100,000 to seven charities to kick things off.
International Music Summit to Present 2020 IMS Business Report via Zoom
For the first time, the IMS Business Report will be followed by a live debate on its findings.
£2.2 million in Relief Allocated to Small Venues in Scotland
COVID-19 aid will soon be available to grassroots venues in Scotland.
U.K. Arts Relief Package Leaves Clubs to “Slip Through the Cracks” According to NTIA
Michael Kill of the Night Time Industries Association has challenged lawmakers to do more for nightclubs.
A £2 Million Fund by Youth Music Aims to Increase Diversity in Music
Youth Music will offer grants ranging from £5,000 to £30,000 to music brands with emphasis on diverse staffing.