Airbnb introduces anti-party technology after its permanent ban on parties
The highly renowned homestay-based online marketplace Airbnb has recently introduced a brand new anti-party technology in the United States and Canada. This initiative follows the company's previous announcement which permanently placed a ban on organizing any parties on properties rented through the platform. According to Airbnb, the anti-party system will consider a lot of factors for a particular guest before arriving
Nightclubs in Helsinki are now open as covid restrictions have been lifted
The nightlife in Helsinki is all set for a major boost as the covid restrictions in the capital of Finland were finally lifted on Monday, February 28. Following the likes of several European countries, Finland has also lifted the precautionary social distancing measures and mandatory vaccination requirements for nightclubs and events. The nightlife industry around the globe has been in
Sweden will be the latest European country to lift covid restrictions
Following the likes of Finland, Denmark, and Norway, the Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson, the director-general of the Swedish Public Health Agency, Karin Tegmark Wisell, and minister of social affairs Lena Hallengren have collectively announced that the country will witness the upliftment of a majority of the covid restrictions starting from February 9th. This automatically serves as a piece of positive news
Concert organisers in Denmark demand clarity over Covid restrictions
With current Covid restrictions due to expire on the 16th January, event organisers in Denmark are demanding clarity on what measures are to come next. Since the 19th December, many venues across the country were forced to close their doors in attempt to curb rising "Omicron" cases. While the Danish government offloaded various funding schemes to keep entertainment organisations afloat over
The Netherlands reveal plans for 6 vaccine doses through to 2023
The Netherlands health minister Hugo de Jonge has proposed a vaccination plan which will see a total of six vaccine doses rolled out across the population through to 2023. In a letter written to the Parliament on Wednesday, de Jonge has strongly recommended that the Netherlands government consider additional booster shots. Three doses have already been rolled out across the country,
Germany’s EMF Alliance calls for 5-year recovery plan
The EMF Alliance (short for Events Management Forum), has called for a series of demands that were presented to the German government in relation to concerns that there are no major tours scheduled to take place within the first half of next year. The EMF Alliance consists of five major companies. Including the notable live music associations BDKV and LiveKomm, who are
Quebec will be banning dancing in nightclubs
Starting Monday, Quebec will ban dancing in nightclubs in order to prevent the spread of the Omicron, the newest variant of the COVID-19 virus. As we gear up to go into year two of the COVID-19 pandemic due to numerous variants of the virus developing; nightlife, concerts, and gatherings have been forced to reconsider restrictions as cases continue to surge. This
Nightclubs in the Republic of Ireland open at 100% capacity
Nightclubs and other night-time venues in the Republic of Ireland can officially open their doors at 100% capacity. Although clubs reopened early September at a 60% capacity and other restrictions in place, this lifting of restrictions see clubs full for the first time in almost 20 months. The Irish government previously stated that the lift of restrictions would only come into
86,000 jobs in nightlife reported lost due to Covid-19
In a new study, it is revealed that nearly 86,000 jobs within nightlife have been lost since 2019. The report comes from the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA), in which the value of the nightlife industry was highlighted in 2019. The report shows that nearly £37 billion has been lost (1.6% GDP). The industry is thought to have lost more jobs than
Welsh nightclubs to require proof of vaccination or negative test for entry from October
In the latest announcement from the Welsh Government, the brand new review of Covid-19 restrictions state that from the 11th of October, people in the country will have to show a Covid Pass to be able to enter nightclubs. This pass is given to people who have proof of being fully vaccinated or have received a negative lateral flow test within
Berlin clubs could potentially reopen indoors this weekend
Indoor Berlin clubs could potentially reopen as soon as this weekend, says the city's club commission. The reopening would only allow attendees who show proof of both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or who have recently recovered from the illness. The announcement comes following an announcement made on August 20th that the current COVID restrictions (which included the banning of indoor dancing)
Live Nation strives to get Canada back on the touring map
For the first time in 18 months, Canada is opening their doors to US-based artists to begin performing on the countries stages. Since March 18th, 2020, Canada has closed off its borders for Americans and permanent residents but is ready to begin welcoming them back if they are vaccinated. This is especially great news for touring American acts, as they will
New York City nightlife council proposes legalized drinking in parks
The New York City Nightlife Council has proposed legalizing alcoholic beverages in public parks. The proposition was introduced this past Monday, in addition to the suggestion that bars be allowed open until 4:00am. In an argument for the suggestions, the council stated that due to the pandemic, which the world is still very much in the midst of, the allowance for use
Pukkelpop Festival cancelled due to inadequate COVID testing capacity
Pukkelpop has cancelled their 2021 festival due to changes within the entry requirements and lack of testing capacity that would enable Pukkelpop to run safely. The festival is usually held near Hasselt in Belgium and was on track to resume after the 2020 cancellation under the condition that they would allow for 7,000 COVID tests daily for attendees. However, after an
UK government to encourage use of COVID pass for club and festival entry
This week, the UK government met to discuss the long-awaited reopening of nightlife in England, drafting up the idea of a COVID Pass as a means of entry to nightclubs and festivals. Nightlife in England is set to re-open on Monday, July 19th, with clubs reopening and festivals returning without any capacity restrictions. The government has detailed that they aren't to be any