Following concert cancellations due to the pandemic, the Australian music industry is pressing the government to take a stand and lead on the live music business. In the United Kingdom, the government has been collaborating with insurers to support events that had to be cancelled owing to COVID-19. Down under,Continue Reading
Jennifer Smith will be in charge of Live Nation’s urban tour marketing team. Jennifer’s new job will entail overseeing all marketing initiatives for Live Nations’ R&B and Hip Hop lineups on tour. Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Drake, The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and others are among the artists with whomContinue Reading
A Belfast live music promoter has expressed his delight at returning live performances following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The Custom House Square booker, said: “We haven’t done an outdoor show on this site for two years now, so to be here today, gearing up for this show, isContinue Reading
The British government, led by Boris Johnson, has announced a live events reinsurance scheme covering concerts and festivals that cannot go ahead due to COVID-19. According to the government, it is: “One of the only insurance schemes in the world to cover such a wide array of live events andContinue Reading
Live Nation, the music promoter, allows its touring artists to make their own decisions about the COVID-19 requirements. Although the major music promoter is interested in bringing people together, it will not enable unvaccinated employees to work at its events. However, Live Nation has released a document outlining ‘best practices’Continue Reading
The live music industry in the United Kingdom should be back to pre-Coronavirus levels of revenue by 2025. The 19th of July is the date when live music will officially get back underway, and a slew of performances will likely follow after the limitations are no longer. Furthermore, revenues willContinue Reading
According to reports, the national lottery and the music venue trust have teamed up to help restore live music. Over 300 live concerts in the national lottery’s revived live tour will benefit from the new £1 million venture. Artists such as Sir Tom Jones and Rag’ N’ Bone Man willContinue Reading
