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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.
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.
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.
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.
SBA to Pay Out $15 Billion to US Venues Sidelined by COVID-19
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program will award $15 billion to establishments by way of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Berlin Club Commission Warns Nightlife won’t Return Until Late 2022
“2021 does not really promise to be any better than the past 2020,” an ://about blank representative told Resident Advisor.
UK Police Answer Illegal Rave Call, Find Elderly Vaccination Line Instead
A common story in live music around the world as of late has been the shutdown of illegal raves during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning of the country's live music restrictions, The U.K. has seen many unauthorized events take place. Police were...
Glastonbury 2021 has Officially been Canceled
Somerset’s wildly popular Glastonbury Festival is the latest mass-gathering to be officially cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19.
Nearly COVID-19-Free New Zealand Holding Festivals and Concerts with no Safety Regulations
New Zealand has been holding concerts and festival events with no COVID-19 regulations in place after virtually eliminating the virus from its islands.
Over 180 Arrested at Underground Rave in Los Angeles Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The LA County Sheriff’s Department’s Super-Spreader Taskforce arrested 182 adults for breaching COVID-19 containment protocols put in place by the city.
The BPM Festival Postpones Costa Rica Event to 2022
COVID-19 restrictions in Costa Rica still remain dubious, forcing The BPM Festival to postpone their March gathering to 2022.
UK MPs Launch Inquiry to Investigate COVID-19’s Impact on Nightlife
The All-Party Parliamentary Group has launched an inquiry to determine the ensuing COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the nightlife industry.
UK MPs Warn of “Summer Without Festivals” Unless Government Offers Insurance
The U.K. Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has called upon Chancellor Rishi Sunak to offer government-backed insurance to festival organizers.
Researchers Share Results of Sala Apolo COVID-19 Experiment
Researchers behind the Sala Apolo study found that a combination of testing and mask-wearing at the event led to no increase in COVID-19 infections.
Save Our Stages included in Latest US COVID-19 Relief Bill
The passing of the Save Our Stages Act will set aside $15 billion for use in supporting independent venues, museums, and movie theaters across the country.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Introduces £1.3m Fund for Creatives
The fund introduced by Sadiq Khan will focus specifically on creating job opportunities for creatives in the Croydon, Hounslow, and Lambeth areas of London.
City of Los Angeles Sues Illegal Venue LA Party Society for Millions
The owners of a Los Angeles venue called LA Party Society have allegedly hosted all-night parties for months, flying in the face of COVID-19 restrictions.
Bandcamp to Continue No-Fee Holidays Through May 2021
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Bandcamp will continue to hold no-fee holidays on the first Friday of every month from February to May.
Pollstar Estimates Live Events Industry Lost $30 Billion in 2020
One of the markets most heavily impacted by COVID-19 is live events, which a new Pollstar report estimates lost more than $30 billion globally in 2020.