The UK Government confirmed this (Wednesday) lunchtime that so-called ‘Plan B’ restrictions will be eased in England from Thursday, January 27, meaning COVID-19 passes will no longer be required for entering sport and entertainment venues, events and nightclubs. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson also announced that face masks will no longer be required, but should be …
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 …
COVID passes and masks for theatres, cinemas in England
Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday (Wednesday) announced that England will move to Plan B in a bid to tackle the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The update means the introduction of the NHS COVID Pass for entry into nightclubs and large events, which will begin Wednesday 15 December. In a statement, the UK …
Events face restrictions, some nightclubs to close in Germany
Germany has banned unvaccinated attendees from live events as the country attempts to curb the latest wave of coronavirus. Nightclubs have also been ordered to close in areas where 350 cases per 100,000 people have been recorded in the past week. As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 poses a threat across Europe, Germany has introduced …
UK Government’s final Events Research Programme findings published
The UK Government recently published its final reports from the Events Research Programme (ERP) with findings on the spread of COVID-19 at sporting and live music events that took place with restrictions in place and once they were lifted. The report found that improvements to strategies surrounding air quality and ventilation would help to mitigate …
Scottish nightclub closes dance floor amid drop in revenue
Edinburgh-based nightclub LuLu’s has been forced to close its dance floor and replace it with tables and chairs to by-pass Scotland’s COVID-19 passport scheme. Lulu’s has closed its dance floor as the managing director of the club said the COVID-19 passport scheme has perpetrated a drop in revenue. From October 1, punters have had to …
Japan eases some restrictions on large-scale events
The Government of Japan has eased the 10,000-spectator attendance limit for large-scale events. The regulations were in place in 27 of Japan’s 47 prefectures to limit the spread of COVID-19 within the country, and professional sports games and concerts will now be able to accept more than 10,000 spectators in Tokyo and other parts of …