Denmark is set to remove all COVID-19 restrictions from February 1, except for testing on arrival from abroad, meaning that restrictions on live entertainment, sports and events will be stopped. At present, outdoor and indoor sporting events are able to go ahead, but attendees must present a COVID-19 passport or certificate to show proof of …
Ticketek New Zealand rolls out Covid-19 apps integration
Ticketek New Zealand has integrated its mobile ticketing technology with COVID check-in and vaccination status apps, allowing event goers to enter venues safely and without delay. The integrated solution will also allow fans to verify their vaccination status easily with a few taps on their mobile, while meeting the requirements of the COVID-19 Protection Framework. …
New Zealand events affected by ‘red’ restrictions
New Zealand has moved to its ‘red’ level of restrictions following an outbreak caused by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The country uses the ‘traffic light’ system to detail its restrictions to limit the spread of infection. Moving to ‘red’ means that both indoor and outdoor event attendances are limited to 100 people in a …
Northern Ireland, France to ease restrictions, German live entertainment bodies call for help
Northern Ireland has joined the rest of the United Kingdom in easing a number of COVID-19 restrictions. However, the country will maintain the COVID-19 certification scheme for nightclubs, indoor unseated or partially seated events with 500 people or more. The COVID-19 certification scheme means that attendees will still have to provide proof of double vaccination …
Industry reacts to removal of ‘Plan B’ restrictions in England
Industry figures have reacted to the news that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is removing ‘Plan B’ restrictions in England from Thursday next week. ‘Plan B’ constituted wearing masks inside venues, theatre and at events, and also presenting proof of vaccination against COVID-19 through a COVID pass upon entry. While these measures will no longer …
Western Australia to require vaccination proof for entertainment venues and events
Western Australia residents will have to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for indoor entertainment venues, nightclubs, music festivals and live music venues from later this month. Proof of vaccination is already in place for higher-risk venues in Perth and Peel, but the scheme has now been extended state-wide. Visitors to indoor establishments such as …
Australian Open attendance capped at 50%
Attendance at the Australian Open tennis tournament, which gets underway in Melbourne next week, has been capped at 50% as part of new COVID-19 restrictions announced by the state government in Victoria. Ticket sales will be capped at 50% of attendance, where a session has not already sold to that level. All tickets purchased to …
Theatres and concert organisers await Scottish restriction decision
From Monday next week, large outdoor events in Scotland will be able to go ahead without physical distancing or capacity limits, while measures covering indoor events will be reviewed on January 18. In December, the Scottish Government cancelled some large-scale events and limited attendance numbers at others, including sporting matches, in a bid to reduce …
Glastonbury Festival records £3.1m loss in 2021
Glastonbury Festival recorded losses of up to £3.1m ($4.2m/€3.7m) in 2021, after having to cancel its second event in a row due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Organisers confirmed that the Somerset-based music festival would be cancelled for the second year in a row at the start of 2021. According to documents obtained by Billboard, …
Scotland’s culture and major events sector to receive financial aid worth £65m
Scottish Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has confirmed the culture and major events sector will be supported through a £65m (€77.6m/$87.7m) financial package, amid current COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland. The events sector is set to receive £19.8m while cultural businesses, organisations, venues and grassroots venues, along with independent cinemas, will be given £31.5m. National performing companies that …