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Germany: “Global report: Germany bans large events amid rise in Covid cases”
France:”FRANCE RELAXES SOCIAL DISTANCING AT EVENTS WITH UNDER 5,000 PEOPLE”
France is now allowing indoor gigs and events with under 5,000 people in attendance to go ahead without social distancing measures in place, said France’s Prime Minister Jean Castex in a recent interview with France Inter. The only exception is départements designated as ‘red-zones’ where cases are spiking, including cities..Read More...
Belgium, Brussel:”Belgium’s ‘forgotten’ nightclub scene will demonstrate against coronavirus measures”
The Belgian nightclub and event industry will protest in Brussels next week to highlight the plight of their sector, which they say is being put in a chokehold by the coronavirus regulations. Representatives of the country’s vibrant nightlife are taking their “Sound of Silence” online campaign to the streets next..Read More...
UK, London:”200 ILLEGAL PARTIES WERE BROKEN UP IN LONDON IN ONE WEEKEND”
200 illegal parties were broken up in London in one weekend, it has been revealed. The Metropolitan Police have vowed to crack down on illegal parties across the capital, as COVID-19 restrictions mean nightclubs are still closed. Over 1000 unlicensed parties have taken place in London since June and a..Read More...
Spain:”Spain forces nightclubs to close and brings in smoking ban to tackle coronavirus”
Malta:”Malta closes all bars and nightclubs”
Authorities in Malta have ordered the closure of all nightclubs and bars in an attempt to stem a new coronavirus outbreak on the island. The measure will come into force on Wednesday, Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne announced on Monday. Discos, night bars, concert halls and also..Read More...
Australia: “Live music venues, bars ask for council’s help”
Live music venues and bars in Melbourne nightlife hotspots like Fitzroy, Collingwood, Richmond and Abbotsford are calling for their local council to help them financially amid the coronavirus shutdown. A group of live music venue operators in the City of Yarra has written to the council to ask for a..Read More...