UK government announces £750 million insurance scheme for festivals
As COVID-19 continues to influence every day life, the UK government has just announced that all festivals are set to be covered by a £750 million insurance scheme. With the news that all UK festivals could be cancelled, the future of the industry did not look so bright, however, the lift of restrictions that were recently enforced have led to
UK government announces four week extension of Covid restrictions
June 21 has been touted by the UK government since February as the final stage of the "roadmap" to ending all Covid social restrictions. The final stage of a four-step roadmap will see any remaining restrictions removed, crucially including the full reopening of nightclubs and a removal of any restrictions on mass gatherings such as festivals. The first three stages
“Vaccine passports” set for review by UK government
The UK's "roadmap" to easing lockdown restrictions has been met with much fervour, as the British people now finally have preliminary dates for when lockdown might be able to ease and normality can return. For dance music fans, the biggest part of this news is a return of festivals and nightclubs as of June 21, with the almost sacred pilgrimage
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
81% of UK nightclubs will not survive past February without government support
The dark clouds over the UK nightclub industry don't seem to vanish anytime soon according to the findings of a survey conducted by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). It revealed devastating news, stating that 81% of the nightclubs in the country will go out of business by March if they don't receive further support from the government. Late night venues have
The UK will introduce £800 fine for attending a house party
The United Kingdom is the absolute center of attention right now due to their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, and more importantly because of their irresponsible citizens. Home Secretary, Priti Patel has announced at the press conference on January 21, that the UK will impose an £800 fine on people who attend illegal house parties of more than 15 people. She was joined by
Brexit may prevent UK musicians from touring the US and Europe
With the potential of another festival-free summer looming, Brexit has thrown yet another spanner in the works, prompting uncertainty over touring visas for UK musicians and crew. As the pressure mounts on the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to resolve the issue, there's every chance that we could bear witness to a dramatic decline in some of our favourite artists,
UK Government confirms that recording studios can operate during lockdown
The restrictions imposed in the name of containing Covid-19 are always changing. What is allowed today may be completely forbidden tomorrow, and we must always be up-to-date. The music industry has been severely punished amid this restrictive dance, but there seems to be good news now. This time the music will not close doors. Although all activities with an audience
Carl Cox calls out UK government for lack of care towards the dance music scene
Right now, it's no secret that the UK government is not doing all it can to help protect the dance music scene going on over there. With a lack of funding and overall care, it seems that dance music and DJs are being left in the dust. The likes of Fatboy Slim and Calvin Harris have had some strong words to say about the