A recent Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) survey has revealed that businesses in the nightlife sector have witnessed a 26% rise in their total operating costs in the last year alone. Some 198 NTIA members across England, Wales and Scotland responded to the survey, which reported an average increase of 18% in food and drink …
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 …
Ticket sales surge for jam-packed year at new Austin venue
Moody Center in Austin, Texas, which is set to open in April, has already surpassed $15m (£11m/€13m) in ticket sales for upcoming concerts and live events. The 15,000-seat arena is currently under construction on The University of Texas campus and has already unveiled a packed line-up of acts for 2022. Before the arena celebrates its …
NTIA “disappointed” in COVID passes in England as venues and clubs struggle
Chief executive of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), Michael Kill, has said the organisation is “disappointed” that UK Members of Parliament voted in to law the use of COVID-19 passports for nightclubs and venues in England. COVID passes are mandatory and enforceable in England from today (Wednesday), with proof of double vaccination needed to …
English venues face £10,000 fines for COVID check breaches
Venues in England face fines of up to £10,000 for failing to enforce mandatory NHS Covid Pass checks under new guidelines that come into effect on Wednesday. Indoor events with 500 or more attendees, outdoor events with 4,000 or more attendees and all events with 10,000 or more attendees are all required to check the …
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 …
Northern Ireland in favour of COVID-19 vaccine passports
Ministers in Northern Ireland have voted in favour of COVID-19 vaccine passports, which will be introduced at the end of November and enforced from mid-December. The scheme means that before entry is allowed in nightclubs or hospitality venues, proof of vaccination through a passport or proof of a negative COVID test will be required. Punters …
Report outlines pandemic’s effect on Dutch live entertainment sector
A recent report from the Vereniging Nederlandse Poppodia en Festivals (VNPF), which means the Association of Dutch pop theatres and festivals, has revealed the extent of the damage the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the live entertainment industry in the Netherlands. In 2020, there was a total of 5,856 visitor-attended activities at music venues, a …
5 Things to Consider When Choosing the Venue for Your Upcoming Events
Choosing an event venue is never easy, but if you do your homework, conduct some research, and ask questions, you’ll be able to confidently pick the best venue for your upcoming events. To help you get started, below are five of the questions you should ask when choosing the venue for your upcoming events. The …
5 Ways an Expo Center Directory Can Help You Book More Events for Your Venue
An expo center directory can help venues book more events by making it easier for event organizers to find your venue, do essential early research to determine if your venue is the right fit for their event, and even quickly and easily communicate with you directly to ask questions and get more information. In other …