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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: ”POLICE FOUND IT “IMPOSSIBLE” TO STOP A 3000-PERSON RAVE IN SOMERSET”
15 illegal rave crews came together to throw the party on Saturday night near Bath. At 3am on Sunday morning lasers, coloured lights and pounding music were blazing through the drizzle in an abandoned RAF airfield in Somerset for a free party that would last late into Sunday afternoon. Around..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”
Asia: ”Tokyo enlists nightclub workers for videos to help fight coronavirus”
TOKYO – Alarmed by a spike in infections in Tokyo’s nightlife districts, the metropolitan government has released educational videos in the form of a Q&A between nightclub hosts, a hostess and a doctor, hoping to stem the spread of the outbreak. “What kind of symptoms can a young COVID-19 patient..Read More...
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...
Global: ”How countries plan to restart nightclubs and music festivals”
The latest on club reopenings, closings and music festivals affected by COVID-19. Countries around the world are rapidly loosening restrictions and adding new ones as the pandemic develops. Please be aware the information in this July article may be out of date. Governments and health organizations, faced with pressure to..Read More...
Finland: “Helsinki nightlife reflects “new old normal” as restrictions ease”
Police said that the scene was calm early Friday night, but disruptions increased in the early morning hours on Saturday. Partygoers descended on downtown Helsinki on Friday night after being starved of nightlife during the state of emergency caused by the coronavirus epidemic. Last Monday government announced the further easing of..Read More...
UK: ”Finally the UK Government pledges £1.5bn lifeline to keep UK’s arts sector”
After weeks of desperate warnings that the UK was facing an irreversible cultural catastrophe without targeted support, ministers announced a package that it said would protect the future of the country’s museums, galleries, theatres and music venues. The package includes: A £1.15bn support pot for cultural organisations in England, consisting of..Read More...