Tour promotion giant Live Nation will now require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry to any of its live shows, according to an internal memo obtained by Variety. The document, which was signed by Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, states that Live Nation will be adopting the same practices that have...
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New York City Will Now Require Proof Of Vaccination To Attend Live Shows
If you’re planning on hitting a concert in New York City anytime soon, you will have to prove that you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed that New York City would become the first city in the United States to require proof of vaccination for a number of activities, as reported by...
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Live Nation’s Second Quarter Revenue Down 98% due to Coronavirus
In some news that really isn’t all that surprising, concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has taken a massive hit due to the coronavirus pandemic. The promotion company released their financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2020, showing a net revenue of $74.1 million — 98% lower than the $3.16 billion a year...
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England Gets Indoor Concerts Back Starting In August…And We’re All Jealous As F**k
So it looks like England will begin allowing indoor performances with socially distanced audiences next month. United Kingdom prime minster Boris Johnson said at a press conference on Friday: “From 1 August, we will restart live indoor performances to a live audience subject to the success of pilots, and we will pilot larger gatherings, with...
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Healthcare Advisor Says Live Concerts May Not Return Until 2021
Well here’s some great news to make your day a little bit brighter. And yeah, we’re being sarcastic. Dr. Ezekiel “Zeke” Emanuel, one of the key architects of the Affordable Care Act and a special adviser to the director general of the World Health Organization, told The New York Times that he doesn’t anticipate it...