Netherlands relaxes restrictions and paves the way for live events

The Government of the Netherlands has announced the further relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions for live events, venues and nightclubs.  From February 18, all locations will be able to stay open until 1am, up from the current 10pm curfew. However, until February 25, coronavirus entry passes must be shown at businesses such as cinemas, theatres, music …

Denmark to lift restrictions, paving the way for live entertainment at full capacity

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 …

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 …