Miami’s midnight curfew didn’t stop DAG Productions from hosting a Pressure Miami event in the warehouse venue that used to be called Wynwood Factory.
Illegal Pressure Miami Event Held in Warehouse Formerly Known as Wynwood Factory
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Glastonbury Asks UK Government for “Direct Financial Support”
The organizers of Somerset gathering Glastonbury Festival have asked for lawmaker aid due to the difficulties obtaining underwritten event insurance.
Estimated 5,000 Illegal NYE Events to Take Place in the UK: NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association estimates that COVID-19 restrictions will lead to 5,000 illegal New Years parties being organized around the country.
British MPs Warn Glastonbury May Not Take Place in 2021
Glastonbury and other U.K. festivals may not proceed with 2021 events without COVID-19 insurance, warned MPs in a House Of Commons meeting.
House Artist Matthew “Dirty Turk” Agostini Dies of COVID-19 at Age 50
Chicago house producer Matthew “Dirty Turk” Agostini passed away a month before the expected birth of his first son, Matteo.
Dozens of COVID-19 Cases Linked to Tulum’s Art With Me Festival
Art With Me opted to move forward with their November event, and dozens of cases have now been linked to the Tulum gathering.
Albanian Officials Clear UNUM Festival 2021 to Proceed with COVID-19 Rapid Testing
UNUM Festival will take place in 2021 with COVID-19 rapid testing implemented. Albania is the first in the world to allow such measures for gatherings.
KitKatClub in Berlin to Reopen as COVID-19 Testing Facility
KitKatClub in Berlin has now been repurposed as an affordable COVID-19 testing facility that will open to the public on Friday.
GOSU in Frankfurt to Close at the End of 2020 Due to COVID-19
The owners of Frankfurt record store GOSU have announced that they must discontinue operations at the end of 2020 after a five-year run.
Germany to Increase COVID-19 Aid for Arts and Culture to €2.1 Billion in 2021
In a move to get ahead of ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, German lawmakers have announced a substantial aid package for arts and culture in 2021.
UK MP Says Bars and Clubs Could Turn Away Those Who Refuse Vaccine
Cabinet Officer Michael Gove contradicted Nadhim Zahawi, saying that the government does not plan to implement COVID-19 immunity passports.
NTIA Says UK Government “Intentionally Aiming to Collapse Our Sector”
Night Time Industries Association CEO Michael Kill has suggested that lawmakers have imposed this week’s restrictions to deliberately suffocate nightlife.
Music Venue Trust Condemns UK’s COVID-19 Tier System
The Music Venue Trust called upon the government to reconsider its policy on the sale of alcohol during live events amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
I Love Florida HOUSE Under Fire for Holding Claude VonStroke-Headlined Event Amid Pandemic
Viral footage from an event headlined by Claude VonStroke in Jacksonville has drawn scrutiny from healthcare professionals as well as the public at large.
Ticketmaster Plans to Verify Attendee Vaccination Status Using Mobile Tech
Ticketmaster are among the first to begin implementing a tangible plan for concertgoers’ safety at live events moving forward, using smartphone technology.
Swallow Events Unveil First COVID-19 Rapid Testing Services for Live Event Organizers
Event management and logistics company Swallow Events has introduced services that enable COVID-19 rapid testing at scale for U.K. gatherings of all types.
UK Nightclubs on the Brink of “Extinction”: NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association is now sounding the alarms that the “extinction” of many U.K. establishments is imminent.
#LocalLegends Campaign Launched to Aid European Music Venues
A new initiative by TicketSwap, GoFundMe and Cosimo called #LocalLegends aims to raise over €2 million for ailing music venues in 14 European countries.
Live Nation CEO Predicts “Shows at Scale” for Summer 2021
The phase 3 results of BioNTech and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate study spells good news for live music, according to Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino.
Music Venue Trust Introduces #SaveOurVenues Red list to Aid 30 U.K. Venues
Music Venue Trust has expanded on the #SaveOurVenues campaign by introducing an initiative to funnel aid to U.K. venues most hurt by COVID-19 restrictions.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Results Spur Optimism in the Live Music Industry
With a vaccine on the horizon, both Live Nation and CTS Eventim’s stock prices reached their highest point since February.
#LetUsDance Heard in U.K. Parliament After Petition Receives 145k Signatures
Shortly after an online petition aligned with #LetUsDance broke 145,000 signatures, the initiative has been heard in the U.K. Parliament.
Arts Council England Awards £224k to Sundissential Despite Business being Dormant
Arts Council England is investigating a grant allocated to Birmingham event brand Sundissential, which was classified as dormant from 2017-2019.
Study Suggests “Low to Very Low Risk” of COVID-19 Spread at Well-Ventilated Indoor Events
The Restart-19 experiment’s findings have not yet been peer reviewed, but they’re “potentially useful,” according to Dr. Gabriel Scally.
Parties of 1,000, 700 Broken Up in the U.K. on Halloween Night
On Halloween evening, numerous events in the U.K. were raided for violating restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 according to the Met Police.
Freda’s in Sydney to Shut Down After 9-Year Run
Freda’s had overcome numerous challenges over the years, but impacts of the COVID-19 crisis have left management no choice but to shutter their doors.
Switzerland Clamps Down on Nightlife amid Second Wave of COVID-19 Outbreaks
France and Germany announced strict lockdowns to curb the spread of the virus this week, and Switzerland has followed suit.
Nightlife to Halt in France and Germany as New COVID-19 Lockdowns are Imposed
With COVID-19 case counts surpassing March and April figures, lawmakers in France and Germany will reimpose lockdowns with dire implications for nightlife.
The Pickle Factory in London Announce Fall Program at Oval Space
The team behind The Pickle Factory and Oval Space is pivoting by announcing a fall program of social distancing-compliant events.
Skiddle Founders Air “Sheer Disgust” at Culture Recovery Fund Recipients
“Skiddle took the decision not to apply, as we frankly did not fit the criteria as a cultural venue or host live events,” wrote Ben Sebborn and Rich Dyer.