New Zealand has moved to ‘Orange’ of its Covid-19 traffic light system, meaning indoor capacity limits no longer apply. The changes came into effect at 11:59pm yesterday (Wednesday) and also mean controlled-access events that involve ticketing or registration can go ahead at a commercial or private venue without restrictions. The move means that New Zealand …
New Zealand events still facing effects of COVID-19 pandemic
New Zealand music festival Rhythm and Vines has been cancelled due to continuing uncertainty around COVID-19 in the country. Originally the festival had been moved from the New Year to Easter, but with restrictions still in place organisers said they would prefer to focus their attention on the 20th anniversary of the event. Hamish Pinkham, …
Scotland removes COVID-19 vaccine pass requirement
Scotland has dropped the use of COVID-19 vaccine passes from today (Monday), meaning visitors and attendees to certain venues will no longer have to prove their vaccination status. The vaccine passport scheme had been in place since October 1 last year, as the Omicron variant swept across the UK. Patrons had to prove they were …
Mixed reaction to England’s potential easing of remaining restrictions
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce plans to scrap all remaining COVID-19 restrictions in England, including the requirement to self isolate. At present, those in England that test positive have to self isolate for up to 10 days, but can cut their isolation short if they test negative on days five and …
Mixed reaction to England’s easing of remaining restrictions
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to scrap all remaining COVID-19 restrictions in England, including the requirement to self isolate. At present, those in England that test positive have to self isolate for up to 10 days, but can cut their isolation short if they test negative on days five and six. COVID …
Azerbaijan Grand Prix to welcome back spectators
The Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will welcome back fans for the first time since 2019, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Tickets to the motorsport event will go on sale tomorrow (Tuesday), ranging from $70 (£51/€62) to $760. Some 85,000 fans last graced the Baku City Circuit (BCC) in 2019, …
A boost for German events as restrictions set to ease
Germany is set to ease its coronavirus restrictions, with next month bringing good news for events and nightclubs. From March 4, the maximum permitted size for outdoor events will be increased to 25,000. Nightclubs will also reopen, but only for those that have received all three doses of the vaccine against COVID-19, or two doses …
New South Wales to relax coronavirus restrictions
The New South Wales Government in Australia is set to relax coronavirus restrictions, with QR codes for check in only required at nightclubs and large festivals. From Friday 18, there will be no density limits for hospitality venues, which previously had to adhere to one person per two square metres. QR check-ins at venues such …
Wales to relax remaining restrictions on events and venues
Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced that from February 18, the legal requirement to show a COVID Pass to enter certain venues and events will be removed. The COVID Pass was originally brought in to show proof of vaccination against coronavirus, or a negative test upon entry. Drakeford said: “With increasing numbers of people …
APRA AMCOS to pay members over lost royalties due to cancellations
APRA AMCOS, a joint copyright management organisation, has announced it will pay out AUD$1.5m ($1m/£795,000/€943,000) in live performance royalties to members for gigs, concerts and festivals that were cancelled due to the latest wave of the pandemic. The scheme from Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (APRA AMCOS) will offer financial …