Night Time Industries Association calls for UK government to freeze economy
UK: The Night Time Industries Association has released an open letter calling for the UK government to 'freeze' the economy, and provide more clarity on compensatory provisions available to the sector during the COVID-19 outbreak.
"The...
Pol’and’Rock Festival organisers launch online platform to assist vulnerable citizens
POLAND: To offer assistance to some of Poland's most vulnerable citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation — organisers of Pol'and'Rock Festival — have launched an online platform that...
Music Venue Trust urges enforced temporary closure of music venues
UK: The Music Venue Trust has penned an open letter to Boris Johnson and launched a petition that both demand the temporary closure of grassroots music venues. The organisation claims that failing to do...
Glastonbury Festival is cancelled
UK: The organisers of Glastonbury Festival have announced the cancellation of its forthcoming edition — which was set to take place from July 24 - 28 — due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are so...
Festicket launches flexible ticket to assuage consumers’ COVID-19 concerns
WORLDWIDE: With the continuing spread of COVID-19, all live music professionals are on day-to-day crisis management to address festival cancellations, customer safety, travel bans and a loss in customer confidence. With this in mind, Festicket...
Creative Industries Federation responds to new COVID-19 recommendations
UK: Responding to the UK government's announcement on March 16 advising that members of the public should avoid social gatherings, Caroline Norbury, CEO of the Creative Industries Federation and Creative England, has issued a...
Coachella and Stagecoach postponed due to coronavirus concerns
USA: At the direction of the County of Riverside and local health authorities, Goldenvoice has rescheduled Coachella and Stagecoach festivals due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus.
The promoter's public statement read: 'While this decision comes...
Download Festival announces major site improvements for 2020
UK: Download Festival has announced major site improvement plans for its upcoming edition, set to take place from June 12 - 14 in Donington Park, Leicestershire.
The festival's Village area has moved closer to the Arena...
Boomtown introduces new district for 2020
UK: Boomtown will introduce a new district to its site this year, entitled Forgotten Valley, that 'brings together ancient spiritual ways mixed in with modern-day aspirations'. Positioned in the centre of the festival, adjacent to...
Event Genius Pay to make debut in Americas
USA: Festicket’s cashless RFID POS system, Event Genius Pay, will make its debut on the American continent with back-to-back music festivals in March 2020.
Fans at SXM Festival, Saint Martin and Afro Nation Puerto Rico will enjoy...