Industry Losses
USA: ”NYC nightlife insiders predict ‘no more dance floors’ post-COVID”
As New York City eased into Phase 4 of reopening Monday, the life of the party remains in critical condition. Nightclubs were supposed to be among the businesses coming back in this wave. But with Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio announcing that indoor activities — including malls and museums —..Read More...
UK: ”MANCHESTER’S GORILLA AND DEAF INSTITUTE ARE PERMANENTLY CLOSING DOWN”
They are shutting because of the COVID-19 economic crisis and “restrictions on opening of live music venues” Manchester venues Gorilla and The Deaf Institute have both closed down permanently due to financial difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Deaf Institute first opened as a music venue in 2008 in the previously derelict Grade-II listed..Read More...
Global: ”Coronavirus spread forcing some countries to rethink bars, schools and tourism”
UK: ”LONDON’S VILLAGE UNDERGROUND TO OPEN AS CYCLE STORAGE FACILITY”
Profits raised will go towards supporting Village Underground and sister venue EartH to stay open. London venues Village Underground and EartH are joining up to launch the VU Cycle Park, a secure bike storage facility inside Village Underground. Local bicycle specialist Look mum no hands! will also offer bike checks and repairs, and speciality coffees will be..Read More...
Spain, Ibiza:”IBIZA CLUBS WILL NOT OPEN IN 2020″
Ibiza clubs will not open in 2020. Diario de Ibiza reports that clubs could remain shut well into 2021 or until a coronavirus vaccine is found. Venues and nightclub associations had been lobbying to get clubs open toward the end of the 2020 season with social distancing and increased hygiene..Read More...
Singapore:”WHITE LABEL RECORDS CLOSES ITS DOORS… FOR NOW”
The announcement of White Label Records’ closure of their stunning and community driven space in Singapore is certainly a blow to the already strangled music and arts community. The venue had a two year run of hosting local music acts, bands and DJs, including British eclectic selector Gilles Peterson. The..Read More...
USA:”Restaurants and Bars Are Closing Again Across the U.S.”
The reopening of restaurants across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic has been scattered, inconsistent, and entirely confusing for restaurant workers and diners alike. In some states, restaurants were allowed to reopen for dine-in service with virtually no limits. In others, dining rooms remained closed, while outdoor seating opened to the public,..Read More...