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
Research in Paris reveals concerts may not pose extra COVID risk
Recent research conducted in Paris at a test event, found a similar COVID infection rate in people who attended a concert at the Accor Arena compared to those who didn't. On the 29th of May, at the Accor Arena, French live music association Prodiss and Paris hospital AP-HP conducted a clinical trial into COVID infection rates following a live concert. At a show involving DJ
France set to allow full-capacity outdoor events starting from 30 June
Following a wave of upliftment surrounding the covid restrictions in Europe, France is set to join the list of countries that can now witness maximum capacity outdoor events without worrying about social distancing. Starting from 30 June, outdoor events will no longer be confined to the limit of 5000 people that is currently a part of the guidelines laid out
New York City is planning a 60,000 person festival for this summer
We are all eager to go back to festivals, dance, and listen to music at unhealthy loud volumes after the terrible last year and a half due to the pandemic. New York City is ready to return to normal as they are planning a 60,000 people festival in the lung of the concrete jungle, Central Park. According to New York Mayor
Winter Music Conference to hold a virtual edition this May
Winter Music Conference will hold its very first virtual edition on May 20-21, 2021. You can register to attend the conference below. This will be the very first virtual edition of the Winter Music Conference (WMCV) and will feature keynote speakers Kevin Lin, the co-founder of Twitch, Tim Westergren, the co-founder of Pandora, Arabian Prince from NWA/Tech Entrepreneur, Susan Paley, the CEO
Singapore to begin holding shows without social distancing measures
Singapore will begin holding non-distanced shows as soon as April 24, 2021. Singaporeans can rejoice as the return of mass live music is in the very near future. The Singaporean government will begin allowing up to 750 attendees inside a closed space or arena under the condition that they must provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Each
1,300 people go clubbing in Amsterdam as part of COVID experiment
As the world starts to gradually reopen following COVID lockdown restrictions, Amsterdam is once again proving a pioneer of potential euphoria for dance music fans. The legendary Dutch destination, best known for bicycles, canals, and a thriving adult entertainment industry, also boasts a rich musical history thanks to events such as Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) and Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF).
Netherlands set to launch rapid-test ‘Corona-Check’ app
The Netherlands will test an app this weekend called "coronacheck", which will help aid entrance to festivals. Asking users of the app to travel to one of 100 test locations nationwide partake in a rapid test, an employee will fill in a code in your app which will create a QR code. At the entrance of a festival, the employees
Ibiza population will mostly be vaccinated by the end of May
The local Balearic government has forecasted that most of the Ibiza inhabitants will be vaccinated by early summer. This is what Juli Fuster, the Balearic General Director of Health Services has stated: 'If we receive the amount of vaccines we have been promised, we expect that 70% of the Balearic population will be vaccinated in June'. With the current vaccination process going