MPs back Covid passes and negative tests for clubs in England
The measure will come into effect on Wednesday 15 December
Vaccine passports for events could increase spread of Covid in England
A new report states that Covid-19 certification could drive people to smaller, poorly ventilated spaces
Berlin to ease indoor club restrictions for vaccinated people
Those who’ve recently recovered from Covid will also be able to attend indoor club events
Vaccine passports for clubs: “The government is looking for an easy scapegoat with the nightlife industry”
Double vaccination will be required for club entry in England from September. We take a look at the practicalities behind this, and how this could affect the nightlife industry
Vaccine passports to become mandatory for clubs in the UK
Ravers won’t have the option to show a negative test
Clubs and festivals allowed to restart in England from 19 July
Boris Johnson insisted that clubs and events make use of Covid passports as a means of entry
Meditation Mix: Ami Dang
It’s been a year since the UK entered its first lockdown. So we asked sitarist and producer Ami Dang to create a meditative mix – to help get us through
Music industry calls lack of insurance scheme in 2021 Budget “disappointing”
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the details of his spring Budget today
UK’s Cultural Recovery Fund to receive £300 million boost
The fund is for cultural organisations such as theatres, galleries and music venues
UK festivals face 2021 cancellation without government insurance
The AIF has warned that “this really is the final countdown for many businesses”
Clubs and festivals in England can reopen from 21 June
Boris Johnson has outlined his plan on lifting lockdown restrictions
Musicians in the UK estimated to lose 65% of income in 2020
The figures may be higher for those who are financially dependent on live shows
DJs can apply for grants from Arts Council England
Each grant will range from £2,000 to £10,000
UK government minister Gillian Keegan says it’s “hard to see” clubs reopening
The skills minister advised workers to “take different routes in life”
Music venues in the UK allowed to stay open past 10pm curfew
As long as the performance has already started
New petition calls for UK government to extend furlough scheme for live music industry
The petition is hosted on the UK Government and Parliament site
Live indoor gigs in England can return this weekend
Music venues, excluding clubs, can reopen this Saturday
Clubs to receive funding from UK government’s £2.25 million support package
Music venues and clubs are eligible for emergency grants
Boris Johnson announces “indoor performances” to return from 1 August
The Prime Minister has just announced that from 1 August, more sectors of the economy…
The British government has pledged £1.5 billion for arts and culture recovery
Arts organisations across the UK stand to receive a one-off cash injection from the government….
Martin Scorsese to premiere new film about lockdown tonight
The acclaimed director shot the film himself. Martin Scorsese will debut a new film about…
Promoters don’t expect large concerts to take place until 2021
Large concerts are almost certainly off the table until next summer, a new report suggests….
Le Guess Who? postponed until 2021
The Dutch festival will now take place in November 2021. Utrecht’s Le Guess Who? Festival…
Social distancing could cause “financial ruin” for nightclubs and venues once lockdown ends
Pubs, venues and clubs are likely to run at less than half capacity once lockdown…
Independent festivals in the UK facing wipeout due to coronavirus
92% of independent festivals in the UK are at risk without government support. A new…
Pet Shimmers, LICE and more contribute to new mixtape in aid of Bristol pub and venue The Old England
All proceeds from the tape will help The Old E reopen once lockdown ends. Nearly…
Notting Hill Carnival has been cancelled for the first time in history
There will be no Notting Hill Carnival this year. Notting Hill Carnival has been cancelled…
Lovebox releases limited-edition merch to raise funds for NHS
Proceeds from Lovebox’s new t-shirt will go direct to the NHS
Bandcamp to waive fees on first Friday of every month
Once a month for the next three months, the full cost of your purchase on Bandcamp will go direct to labels and artists
Mexico City club Yu Yu launches fundraiser for staff
Yu Yu is asking for support in order to stay open. Mexico City club Yu…