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Europe: “Coronavirus digest: Europe tightens restrictions as cases rise”

Germany reported a record 6,638 new infections. Meanwhile, Italy has imposed new restrictions on public gatherings, restaurants, and school activities. Here is the latest from DW....

All, New Possibilities & Concepts

Singapore & Thailand: “RHYTHM CYCLING MEETS CLUBLAND AS ZOUK TRANSFORMS ITS DANCE FLOOR INTO A SPIN STUDIO”

I’ve always likened a spin class workout to a clubbing experience, but sober. Both activities revolve around adrenaline-pumping music and beats, and Zouk in Singapore is combining both experiences into one by lending its light and sound system along with its dance floor to Absolute Cycle, a popular Rhythm Cycling..Read More...

All, Industry Losses, Nighttime

Germany, Berlin: “Berlin bar shutdown: ‘No time to party’ says mayor amid rising coronavirus cases”

Faced with a worrying increase in coronavirus infections, large German cities including Berlin are imposing a shutdown on bars and restaurants from Saturday that has alarmed the industry. In Berlin, they will be forced to close their doors from Saturday evening between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., a time slot..Read More...

All, Corona Cases, Nighttime

Oman: “Oman returns to nighttime curfew as COVID-19 cases climb”

Oman will return to an overnight curfew for two weeks beginning Sunday to curb an uptick in coronavirus infections, state media said today. The movement restrictions, which include a nighttime closure of shops and public spaces, will last from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Sunday to Oct. 24, reports the Oman..Read More...

Spain, Madrid: “COVID-19: Madrid nurses strike, Catalonia to open clubs”

While infections soar, the Catalonia region is set to reopen nightclubs within days. Other cities like Berlin and Brussels moved to restrict nightlife this week, Catalonia will allow discos to reopen for the first time since the end of July....

UK, London: “G-A-Y nightclub owner launches lawsuit over 10pm Covid curfew”

Nightclub operator G-A-Y has launched a legal battle against the Department of Health, in an effort to overturn the 10pm curfew on bars, pubs and restaurants. Amid mounting criticism of the curfew, G-A-Y, which runs the renowned Heaven club at the heart of London’s gay nightlife scene, wrote to the health..Read More...

Thailand: “THAILAND’S BEACH CLUBS ARE ROARING BACK TO LIFE”

You could say that things in Bangkok are pretty much back to normal. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs have resumed operations and are for the most part at full capacity — just less all the tourists that usually make up a big part of the city’s vibe....

All, New Possibilities & Concepts, Nighttime

UK: “A PETITION IS CALLING FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO EXTEND SUPPORT FOR UK NIGHTLIFE”

A petition has been launched calling for the UK government to extend its financial support of the nightlife industry. At the time of writing, it has more than 38,000 signatures....

All, Industry Losses

South Korea, Seoul: “The day the music died: Virus kills one of Seoul’s oldest nightclubs”

Tucked away in the dazzling neon lights of Seoul’s nightlife district, Club MWG, one of the capital’s oldest underground music venues, closed its doors last weekend as the pandemic crunch begins to bite South Korean nightclubs. Founded in 1994, Club MWG enjoyed its heyday in the 1990s when underground clubs were..Read More...

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Brazil, Rio: “Rio postpones Carnival over coronavirus”

For the first time in over 100 years, the famous street parade has been suspended. The celebration was due to be held in February and officials have not yet set a new date....