Ghost production emerges amid COVID-19 impact in the electronic dance scene
With COVID-19 impacting the electronic dance industry in more ways than one, artists have been looking at different ways in order to make an honest living. The cancellation of shows through the global pandemic has led to more and more producers looking for an alternative income source, with ghost production being a prime example. A controversial subject, to say the least,
Clubs in Italy to reopen after over a year of closure
Italian partygoers will finally be able to experience a time in the club again as the country eases its Covid-19 restrictions. Clubs in Italy haven't opened their doors in over a year, after reopening last summer for a brief period before a spike in cases caused a swift reclosure. This time is expected to be different due to the high
Los Angeles to require Covid-19 vaccine to attend indoor concerts
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a new ordinance requiring anybody over the age of 12 who wishes to attend indoor events, including concerts, to show proof of a complete Covid-19 vaccine. The rule will go into effect on November 4th and is considered one of the strictest Covid-19 mandates in the United States. The mandate goes beyond just concerts.
Ibiza and Barcelona nightclubs set to reopen on October 8th
Ibiza and Barcelona nightclubs have been allowed to reopen their establishments from October 8th following the respective COVID-19 measures. While the respective governments are finishing to clarify the regulations, Ibiza nightclubs will be able to reopen again after a 2 year hiatus. According to Diario de Ibiza, an agreement has been reached and nightclubs will be allowed to reopen their doors on
Norway clubs open as all COVID-19 restrictions are lifted
Norway has officially reopened after easing all domestic restrictions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. After nearly 561 days of restrictions, the Nordic government nixed them all in one fell swoop this past Saturday, September 25th which has allowed for all venues to begin operating at full capacity. The COVID-19 restrictions have also prevented some festivals from happening over the
Ibiza eases Covid restrictions on night time gatherings
After only reporting 12 cases over the weekend, the island of Ibiza has announced they will begin to roll back on their Covid-19 restrictions. The first rollback began as early as September 15th, in which social gatherings can now resume between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 am. The announcement comes just a little over a month since cases reportedly spiked on
A day of protest leads to Dutch government easing restrictions
The Dutch government has heard and listened to the voices of the "Unmute Us" protests. After 150,000 people took to the streets of multiple Dutch cities to protest the nontransparency of event restricting, the government announced they will start to ease restrictions on large-scale events, allowing festivals to begin operating again. The conditions for these large-scale events will still involve some
Vaccine Passports to be introduced for UK nightclub scene
Plans to introduce vaccine passports as a requirement for entry to UK nightclubs will go ahead, the UK Government has announced. The scheme is to be introduced as of the 1st October, months after the plans were originally unveiled in July. The slight delay had been intentional, as the government intended to wait until the majority of over 18s in the UK
Nightclubs in Ireland can officially reopen starting on October 22
In a long-overdue decision by the Government of Ireland, all social distancing laws including the currently forced closure of nightclubs in the country will be lifted on the 22nd of October. The exciting news was announced after a four-phased plan was organized by the countries cabinet. The October and last phase of the lifting of restrictions depends on the countries vaccine
Australia’s Outback Music Festival Group issues a ‘no vax, no jive’ policy for 2022 events
As COVID-19 still impacts day to day life, events organisers are left in different predicaments relating to the safe return of shows and festivals. This however, is not the case for the Outback Music Festival Group. The Australian based company has issued a ‘no vax, no jive’ policy for its 2022 Broken Hill Mundi Bash and Birdsville Big Red Bash
Los Angeles County to impose mask mandate for outdoor events
Los Angeles County will become the next location in the United States to begin reimposing covid-19 restrictions. As of 11:59 pm on August 18th, Los Angeles county will require any major outdoor event to make mask-wearing mandatory regardless of vaccination status. This will affect any festival, sporting event or concert that hosts over 10,000 attendees. Just after fully reopening in June,
Live Nation to require vaccination or negative test for entry into all events
With many festivals in the United States currently announcing that they will soon require a vaccine or negative test to enter their event, Live Nation has revealed they will now do the same. After just over a week of announcing that the decision to require proof will belong to the artists and their teams, Live Nation has decided to make
Carl Cox raises awareness among fans about the importance of getting vaccinated
'Oh yes, oh yes' are the most charismatic words of techno king Carl Cox and it is also his motto when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccination. In a recent interview, Cox drew everyone's attention to the importance of being vaccinated, pointing out that this is the only way people can protect themselves and the industry. In an NHS video,
Norway pauses final step in reopening, causing cancellation of festivals
Major festivals awaiting to take place in Norway will have to wait a little longer to return as the Norwegian government postponed the final step in their reopening process earlier this week. Back in April, the government introduced a four-step process to remove Covid-19 restrictions. While the first three steps have been completed, the government decided to suspend the last
Live Nation allowing artists to require Covid-19 vaccine proof or negative test for U.S. events
With many promoters trying to navigate their way through safely hosting events during the Covid-19 pandemic, the biggest one, Live Nation, has introduced a big decision that will impact the U.S. concert circuit. The decision is that Live Nation will now allow artists and their managers to decide if proof of a vaccine or a negative test will be required