Lift of restrictions in the UK sees thousands return to clubs and festivals
With the return of nightlife in full swing, thousands of club-goers in the United Kingdom have taken full advantage of almost all domestic COVID-19 restrictions being officially lifted on 19th July. Eagerly awaited for the better part of 16 months, England has become the first country in the UK to green light dancing and remove the social distancing requirements that were
France will require proof of Covid-19 vaccination or negative test for nightclub access
As Covid-19 cases begin to see another spike around the world mainly due to the highly transmissible Delta variant, many venues have implemented certain restrictions once again. The latest coming from France as President Emmanuel Macron and the French Senate announced on July 26th that to enter nightclubs, attendees must show proof of vaccination or a negative test. France has had
Vaccine certificates could be used for nightclubs in the UK according to latest government plans
Monday July 19th finally saw the UK remove almost all domestic Covid restrictions, the first time since March 2020 that everyday life in the country hasn't been restricted due to the pandemic. International travel is still widely affected, and people are being asked to "exercise caution" when it comes to things like masks, with many places like major supermarkets or
The other side: 26% of British people want to permanently close nightclubs
While many people have made it clear that they are ready to get back to the way life was before the pandemic, a recent poll has shown that not everybody is on the same page. A revealing 26% of British people would be okay with nightclubs closing permanently. Market research company Ipsos MORI took a new poll for The Economist. The poll
Nightclubs in England set to open back up without restrictions this month
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just announced today (July 5) that most restrictions are being taken away/eased by next Monday (July 12) following a previous delay in lockdown lifting, and this means that after a long wait, nightclubs will finally open in the country. From July 19, nightclubs will be allowed to reopen with no restrictions including wearing masks or social distancing from
Ibiza set to host club pilot events for 2000 people
A club pilot event for an estimated 2,000 people is set to take place in Ibiza later this month after the regional government approved the proposal from the balearic clubs. After the positive conversations between the local government and the Balearic Nightlife Association, who reactivated their talks after a year of silence, the next step in the reopening process will be
Covid pilot shows “no risker than shopping” according to preliminary data
Two weeks ago the UK saw Liverpool take part in a series of Covid pilot events as part of the government's Events Research Programme - two 3000 capacity shows at Bramley Moore Dock, and a 5000 capacity event in Sefton Park. Since then, the industry has been waiting with baited breath for the outcome, and while it is only the
Scotland nightclubs and bars take legal action against government COVID-19 restrictions
Nightclubs and bars in Scotland are facing up to the government in a legal battle to end limits on venue capacity and opening hours; restrictions that are currently still enforced due to COVID-19. In the country, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has launched legal action against the government’s COVID-19 rules, describing them as “no longer justifiable or proportionate.” The current COVID rules read that
Shortage of security staff could prevent UK clubs from reopening
Right now, the UK is excitingly getting ready to reopen nightclubs following the roadmap put into place by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. With the clubs being allowed to once again welcome in partygoers on June 21, there is a problem that could cause some clubs to stay shut, and it isn't the pandemic, but rather security staff. As stated by the UK Door
UK government announces clubs and festivals will go ahead after June 21
It's been a long year, but in the UK at least, there is now the clearest picture to date about how we will return to normality as the final chapter of the Covid-19 pandemic comes to an end. The UK government have today announced a "roadmap" for ending restrictions that have been in place in one way or another since
UK government hints at return of nightclubs
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic there's been one question on the lips of any dance music fan - when can we return to nightclubs? Even though the vast majority of people are doing what can be done in terms of obeying the rules put in place to prevent the spread of the virus, there's still a collective yearning to return to
Nightclubs in Spain to be closed indefinitely due to new COVID-19 cases
The new surge of COVID-19 cases in Spain has led to all night-life venues to be closed after opening up with strict rules. From bars to nightclubs, Spain will not allow such businesses to open again until further notice. As it appears, the nightlife industry won't see the light (or night) of 2020 again. As of this article, Spain has reported
Berlin nightclubs to be included in the government’s €30 million relief plan
Berlin nightclubs, as the rest of the music festival and clubbing scene, has been massively harmed for the COVID-19 pandemic. Forced to lock doors for months, these discos are not getting any incomes, which is endangering the survival of some of the most renowned nightclubs in the German city. Nevertheless, the local Berlin government is determined to protect what they understand
Leveraging dance music skills in other work
As much as many of us dream about being full-time producers or DJs, the reality is that only one in ten thousand, if that, will be able to achieve this feat right off the bat. This means that, for those of us still dedicated to the art form, we have to find other ways to support ourselves while we work
Las Vegas Electronic Dance Music Nightclubs & Pool Parties – Discotech Nightlife App
Over the last 5 years Las Vegas has become the Mecca of EDM. Clubs in Las Vegas have signed multimillion dollar contracts with the hottest electronic DJs in the game. On any given weekend you’ll find names like Calvin Harris, Tiesto, Chainsmokers, and Kaskade on the decks at some of the most opulent clubs in the world. In the summertime,