Red Rocks Amphitheatre to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations During Concerts

Starting Thursday, concert-goers at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccinations during select concerts. Westword reports that Denver’s cultural agency, Denver Arts & Venue, has joined forces with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment to inoculate attendees onsite starting tomorrow, May 14th at Diplo and SIDEPIECE’s concert. Health officials at Red …

Scottish Nightclubs Are Taking Legal Action Against COVID-19 Restrictions

Scotland’s Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is bidding to end coronavirus (COVID-19) related restrictions on venue capacity and hours of operation. Under Scotland’s current limits, alcohol can only be served outside and indoor venues must close by 8 PM local time. The next phase is expected to allow indoor establishments to remain open until 10:30 …

Indian Electronic Music Artists Support COVID-19 Relief With Compilation Album, “SOS”

The COVID-19 crisis in India has been dominating headlines as of late, with total cases in the country skyrocketing past 19 million Sunday morning. Stepping up to help are 14 Indian musicians, who this week released the SOS compilation album in support of those providing relief on the ground.  Out April 30th via AsymetriK, the 14-track …

Barcelona Concert Trial Yields No COVID-19, Signals Hope for Return of Indoor Concerts

Finally, some good news in 2021 for the music industry and it’s for concert fans. After a 5,000-person indoor concert in late March, the event’s organizers have determined there is “no evidence” that it spread COVID-19. The indie rock concert took place at the Palau de Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, and was a collaboration between …

Burning Man coordinators contemplate COVID-19 vaccine mandate for entry

by: Ariel King Apr 27, 2021 No vaccine, no entry? That just might be in the cards for Burning Man—should coordinators move forward with the festival’s 2021 installment. Although an official announcement regarding the event’s operating status has yet to be made, organizers are reportedly considering making vaccination mandatory for attendees. Burning Man CEO Marian …

Electric Forest Postponed Until Summer 2022 Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Electric Forest is officially postponed until 2022. After considering various options and alternate dates for a 2021 event, Electric Forest has ultimately made the difficult decision to shift focus to next year. Citing circumstances related to the COVID-19, Forest HQ shares: After a tumultuous year full of challenges, HQ has eagerly anticipated and worked towards our …

Burning Man Considers Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines for 2021 Event

Burning Man is considering the possibility of mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for its 2021 event, if it’s able to happen. In a video dated April 8, Burning Man CEO Marian Goodell originally said “vaccines will be required to come to Burning Man” — a statement that sparked controversy among some faithful attendees. However, she clarifies in a …

Electric Daisy Carnival postponed until autumn due to COVID-19 concerns

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) has moved to October from May due to the coronavirus crisis. The Las Vegas festival, which is the largest electronic dance festival in North America, has been postponed owing to the need for 60 per cent of residents to be vaccinated. Organisers believe there isn’t enough time to ensure that quota …

EDC Las Vegas 2021 Safety Plan Includes COVID-19 Scent Detection Dogs, Negative Tests and Vaccines

As the fate of EDC Las Vegas hinges on a robust safety plan submitted to Nevada officials, details of the proposal paint a vivid picture of a mid-pandemic major music festival. According to the plan, which was submitted to the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Insomniac CEO and founder Pasquale Rotella estimated about 200,000 …

Electric Forest postpones to August amid evolving COVID-19 considerations

by: Farrell Sweeney Apr 4, 2021 Electric Forest has announced a postponement of their original 2021 festival dates after assessing ongoing “COVID-19 considerations.” Organizers posted the announcement on social media and their website, explaining that evolving nationwide discussions related to large gatherings, vaccination timelines, and social distancing regulations were a few of the key considerations …