Coronavirus passports not required for live events pilot, say organisers

Organisers of the majority of events listed in the government’s pilot scheme to test entertainment environment safety have said COVID-19 passports will not be required. The heads of five of the nine events in the pilot programme have confirmed they will not use proof of vaccination for participation. It follows the Department for Digital, Culture, …

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 …