Live Nation, Veeps aim to standardize post-pandemic livestream concerts with 60 newly equipped venues

by: Cameron DeFaria Apr 15, 2021 Just as corporate America learned that remote employment would endure beyond the pandemic, the music industry recognizes that livestreamed concerts are here to stay too. Now, emerging livestream platform Veeps, founded by former pop-punk rockers Joel and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte, has partnered with Live Nation to retrofit …

Indoor Concerts and Other Private Gatherings Can Return in California Starting April 15th

As it starts to get warmer and warmer outside, we’re constantly reminded of the sense of freedom that the spring and summer months bring. California, once considered the nation’s “coronavirus epicenter,” is now the state with the lowest positivity rate in the country. As case continue to decline, the California Department of Public Health announced that …

Watch How David Guetta’s Avatar Was Created for Sensorium Galaxy’s Immersive VR Concerts

David Guetta has performed in so many places on Earth that he essentially had nowhere to turn but the metaverse. Back in September 2020, Guetta announced a partnership with Sensorium Corporation, a company positioning itself as a disruptor of the intersection of virtual reality and live music with its flagship social VR platform. The alliance …

California will allow indoor concerts, theater performances, other private gatherings starting April 15

The California Department of Public Health announced the state will allow indoor concerts, theater performances and other private gatherings starting April 15 as the rate of people testing positive for COVID-19 nears a record low. But what does that mean for us? It depends what tier your particular county is in — purple being the …

IDLES cut ties with SSD Concerts following employee mistreatment allegations

IDLES have announced that SSD Concerts will no longer be promoting their upcoming Newcastle show following allegations of employee mistreatment. The claims, which were posted on workplace review website Glassdoor, were shared with screenshots on the company’s Instagram account, when it was allegedly “hacked”. The accusations include “underpaying” workers, “offensive” language and people being made to feel “uncomfortable” …

New York to Resume Limited Capacity Concerts in April 2021

Governor Andrew Cuomo is ready to relax restrictions on gatherings in New York, a decision that will allow for live performances to once again resume in the state, effective April 2nd. At a recent news conference, Cuomo stated that venues will be able to reopen at limited capacity. Gatherings will be limited to operating at …

Full-Capacity Concerts, Music Festivals May Return in Texas and Mississippi After Lift of Mask Mandates

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has effectively opened the door for the state’s events sector to reopen, including full-capacity concerts and music festivals. After the passing of Executive Order GA-34, all Texas business will be able to reopen with no restrictions—including mask-wearing—starting March 10th. “I just announced Texas is OPEN 100%. EVERYTHING,” Abbott tweeted on Tuesday, March …

Dr. Fauci Says Concerts Could Return Sometime in the Fall

At a virtual event over the weekend, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that theaters, among other performing arts venues, could once again host events as early as the fall. Fauci shared his time horizon during a conference hosted by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals. “If everything goes right, this is will occur some time in the fall …

Dr. Fauci says concerts can return fall 2021 ‘if everything goes right’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Jessica Mao Jan 12, 2021 The reopening timeline for the live events industry has been the subject of concern since the beginning of the pandemic, which toppled businesses, venues, and concerts sector-wide. Now, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci has given the public a predicted estimation for the scene’s return. In a conference held by the …

Dr. Fauci says concerts can return fall 2021 given ‘if everything goes right’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Jessica Mao Jan 12, 2021 The reopening timeline for the live events industry has been the subject of concern since the beginning of the pandemic, which toppled businesses, venues, and concerts sector-wide. Now, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci has given the public a predicted estimation for the scene’s return. In a conference held by the …