As India continues to battle a massive spike in positive COVID-19 cases, boxout.fm will host a 72-hour fundraiser this weekend.
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Misstep at The First Dance? Sven Väth’s Billing and the Post-COVID Music Industry
Sven Väth’s headline set at The First Dance in Liverpool concerned those who were eager to see the industry change after the COVID-19 crisis.
Up to 50K People Could Attend Glastonbury in September
Glastonbury organizers Michael and Emily Eavis are hopeful that the event will be allowed to continue at a large capacity this September.
Swiss Government to Roll Out Large-Scale Events Once Again
Large-scale events of up to 3,000 people will be legal in Switzerland for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
6,000 Attend First Legal UK Mass Gathering of 2021 in Liverpool
For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 6,000 revelers legally attended Friday and Saturday events in Liverpool.
Asymetrik and Discostan Records Launch COVID-19 Relief Initiatives for India
Asymetrik and Discostan Records have launched fundraisers to benefit COVID-19 relief in India as the country posts record case counts.
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.
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.
UK Festival Boomtown Fair Canceled for Second Year in a Row
Boomtown Fair has been forced to forced to call off for the second time due to COVID-19 uncertainty in the absence of government insurance.
After Party for Berghain Fashion Show Draws Backlash for Dubious COVID-19 Precautions
Footage from a Soho House after party for a fashion show hosted at Berghain suggests that masks and social distancing were not enforced.
Arts Council England Awards Glastonbury Festival £900K
Glastonbury joins over 2,700 cultural organizations in receiving over £400 million in grants from Arts Council England.
1,300 Attend Event in Amsterdam for COVID-19 Study
Following the Dutch government’s recent announcement, an event took place to study COVID-19 transmission on March 6th in Amsterdam.
Fabric to Host 42-Hour Reopening Party as Restrictions Lift
On the heels of U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reopening timeline, London’s Fabric has announced an ambitious first event back.
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.
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.
Business Teshno Targets Dirty Doering, Ricardo Villalobos in Open Letter on Plague Raves
Business Teshno has written an open letter focusing on dance music events they find questionable in Tanzania amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
Ultra Music Festival 2021 Confirmed Canceled, No Refunds Offered
In a move likely to give would-be attendees deja vu from last year, Ultra Music Festival has promised ticket holder upgrades in place of offering refunds.
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.
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.
Movement Electronic Music Festival Will Not Take Place in May 2021
COVID-19 prevented 20-year-running techno/house mecca Movement Electronic Music Festival from taking place in 2020, and it won’t go on in May 2021 either.
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.
The Secret DJ to Plague Rave DJs: “Please. Stop.”
In an open letter, anonymous author The Secret DJ has trained his crosshairs on a hotly debated target: so-called “plague rave DJs.”
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.
Police Called to Nonexistent Gathering at Magdalena in Berlin
On Saturday evening, Berlin police received a complaint about a 200-person gathering taking place at Magdalena in spite of COVID-19 restrictions.
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.