Music Venue Trust backs calls for rapid testing in order to reopen music venues

The Music Venue Trust has backed Boris Johnson‘s suggestion that rapid coronavirus testing could be the key to reopening music venues, and says the necessary plans are in place for it to be rolled out nationwide. Speaking at a Downing Street press conference on Monday (February 15), the Prime Minister said “rapid” lateral flow tests …

Teenage Cancer Trust 2021 gigs cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

Teenage Cancer Trust shows from The Who and Nile Rodgers & Chic will no longer take place due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Both performances were rescheduled for March this year after the pandemic forced the charity to previously cancel their annual week of charity performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall last year. …

Music Venue Trust say that all venues can be saved with continued “people power”

The Music Venue Trust have thanked everyone who has supported them this year, and vowed that all venues can be saved in 2021 with more “people power” and with gigs look set to return in the spring. The MVT has continued to work to protect and preserve live music in the UK during the coronavirus pandemic, which …