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 …
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Festival Wishlist: 5 Dance Music Festivals Awaiting Our Return
1. Nocturnal Wonderland Not only does Nocturnal Wonderland claim to be the longest-running electronic festival in America, but it’s also home to an ingenious venue and camping section. Each year, Nocturnal Wonderland is known for its intimacy and huge headliners. The grounds are filled with blacklight art, neon signs, and dancers galore. The campgrounds, situated within San Bernardino’s Glen …
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Independent festivals could be forced to cancel 2021 events without Government insurance
Independent festivals across the UK have warned that they could be forced to cancel their 2021 events if they fail to receive Government-backed insurance and VAT intervention by the end of March. Ahead of the Spring Budget this Wednesday (March 3), the Association of Independent Festivals warns that festival organisers face a “final countdown” as …
England’s Music Festivals and Nightclubs Given Green Light to Reopen This Summer
At long last, England’s nightclubs and music festivals have been given the green light by the government to resume operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently announced a roadmap aimed at easing lockdown restrictions, which signals the imminent reopening of venues and clubs starting June 21st, 2021. Mixmag notes that restrictions on such events could …
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Dutch Music Festivals Reschedule Dates After Government Promises Financial Reimbursement for Forced Cancellations
The Dutch government has allocated a €300 million fund allowing organizers of large scale events, including music festivals, to seek access to financial reimbursement in case their events are forcibly cancelled. Events eligible for such government support will need to be taking place between July 1st and the end of 2021, a timeframe that is already …
Dutch government shares plans to allow festivals to run this summer – Dancing Astronaut Dutch government shares plans to allow festivals to run this summer
by: Jessica Mao Feb 12, 2021 After the announcement of an event cancellation fund by the Dutch government in late January, festivals are gearing up to make their return this summer. With a commencement date of July 1, the €300 million guarantee fund will insure events cancelled due to COVID-19, allowing organizers to plan for …
Government “must act now to save festivals,” ministers warn after Glastonbury cancellation
The government have been issued with a stark warning to “act now” to save the UK’s festival scene after today’s cancellation of Glastonbury. READ MORE: When and how could festivals and gigs return in 2021? Industry insiders and medical experts speak out After the coronavirus pandemic proved devastating for last year’s festival, it is feared that …
Music Festivals Continue to Get Pushed Back As COVID Spikes
Despite our high hopes, major music festivals continue to get postponed and canceled in 2021 — with two new announcements just this week. First up, BPM Festival in Costa Rica has canceled its 2021 dates, following its other canceled event in Malta. New dates have been rescheduled to January 12-18, 2022 as coronavirus rages on. The …
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Festivals warn MPs that Brexit threatens UK “talent pipeline” and ability to book European acts
Festival bosses have warned MPs that the current Brexit deal stands to threaten the UK’s “talent pipeline”, as well as the country’s access to European artists. Representatives from the live music industry spoke to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s inquiry into ‘The future of UK music festivals’ today (January 5) about what the …
MPs to hear from Parklife and Boomtown organisers on the return of music festivals in 2021
MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Select Committee are set to hear from the organisers of Parklife and Boomtown on the chances of successfully planning and holding a music festival in 2021. ‘The future of UK music festivals’ inquiry begins tomorrow (January 5) and was first announced back in November following a …