Nightclubs in Scotland can reopen from today
A number of restrictions introduced in response to the Omicron variant will be eased in Scotland from today (24 January)
Clubs in Northern Ireland to close from 26 December
Nightclubs in the nation will close from Boxing Day as part of new Covid-19 restrictions agreed by Northern Ireland ministers
Berlin’s Club Commission criticises dancing ban: “Clear strategies are needed, not actionism”
The organisation is calling for a PCR testing system for entry to club nights and venues, in place of current restrictions
Dancing banned in Berlin clubs from Wednesday
The ban on dancing in Berlin nightclubs will come into effect on 8 December
UK night-time economy lost 86,000 jobs during pandemic
A new report from the NTIA sheds light on the impact of Covid-19 on the UK’s nightlife sector
Clubs in Northern Ireland to reopen from 31 October
Social distancing measures in bars and restaurants will also be lifted at the end of the month
Vaccine passport plans scrapped in England
Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced the latest government U-turn on Sunday (12 September)
Dutch nightclubs to remain closed until November
The Dutch events industry plans to protest the updated measures this weekend
UK festivals to be covered by £750 million government-backed insurance scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the new scheme late last night (5 August). UK music festivals…
New York venues to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination for entry
“It’s time for people to see vaccination as literally necessary to living a good and full and healthy life”
A panel of philosophers debated the morality of raving in this podcast episode
The return of clubs was the subject of BBC Radio 4’s latest Moral Maze episode
IDLES are giving away 2,000 free Bristol gig tickets to NHS workers
The band are headlining a one-off gig on The Downs this September
Over 25% of Brits want clubs to stay permanently closed
New research conducted for ‘The Economist’ suggests that some Brits are in favour of extended Covid-19 restrictions
Dance music industry’s global value fell by 54% in 2020
The annual IMS Business Report also found that the DJ software and hardware sector experienced record growth during a year of lockdowns
England lockdown easing postponed until 19 July
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the news in a press conference today
NTIA to “challenge” UK government if Covid-19 restrictions remain after 21 June
According to the NTIA, 95% of businesses have already made financial commitments and logistical preparations to reopen from the previously proposed date
Music venues in Scotland can reopen from 17 May
Venues will be allowed to host crowds of up to 100 people, with social distancing….
Non-socially distanced Covid-19 pilot concert to take place in Liverpool
Blossoms have been confirmed as headliners. A non-socially distanced gig will take place in Liverpool…
Berlin’s Club Commission announces six-point plan to reopen venues
The plan involves pilot events with rapid testing, apps and more
UK festivals face 2021 cancellation without government insurance
The AIF has warned that “this really is the final countdown for many businesses”
Boris Johnson suggests rapid testing could be the “route forward” in reopening nightclubs
The Prime Minister addressed the nation at a Downing Street press conference this week
15-minute coronavirus testing service launched for events industry
Swallow Events is the first company to offer a rapid testing service for events on site
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….
Coronavirus: Resources for musicians
A list of resources available to musicians and the general public during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Arca postpones North American tour due to coronavirus
Arca’s tour was set to kick off in NY on 25 April and end in LA on 15 May.