The Night Time Industries Association has announced that it will legally “challenge” lawmakers if the reopening timeline is pushed back.
NTIA to Legally Challenge UK Government if Reopening “Delayed by a Fortnight”
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Some US Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applicants Considered “Dead” due to Application Glitch
A glitch in the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application has lead the Social Security Administration to declare some venue owners dead.
Ibiza Authorities Agree to 2K Capacity Test Event
The Balearic government and the Ibiza Leisure Association have agreed to host a test event with a 2,000 person capacity in June or July.
Balearic Islands Council Rescinds Controversial Ban on DJ Performances
Following protests, the Balearic Islands government has reworded a bulletin forbidding DJ performances under present COVID-19 guidances.
Live Events in Wales to Return with Restrictions
Effective immediately, live music events in Wales will be allowed to proceed, with social distancing and attendance limits in place.
Test Events in Liverpool Show “No Detectable Spread” of COVID-19
Test results from Liverpool trial events with no mask wearing or social distancing have shown no detectable spread of the COVID-19 virus.
New York Venues to Reopen at Full Capacity for Fully Vaccinated Attendees
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that venues will be allowed to reopen at full capacity for those vaccinated against COVID-19.
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.
UK Government to Deny Festival Insurance Until Lockdown Ends
According to U.K. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, the U.K. government will not consider festival insurance until COVID-19 lockdown ends.
Love International Festival Postponed for 2nd Year in a Row
Love International Festival in Tisno, Croatia has been rescheduled to 2022 on account of the U.K. government’s traffic light system.
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.
Festival Republic Proposes 10K Capacity Pilot Event
Festival Republic announced a 10,000 capacity camping festival pilot being planned for the U.K. in June 2021.
India’s boxout.fm to Host 72-Hour COVID-19 Radio Fundraiser
As India continues to battle a massive spike in positive COVID-19 cases, boxout.fm will host a 72-hour fundraiser this weekend.
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.