First socially-distanced concert takes place in UK

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Van Morrison has criticised the “pseudo-science” of socially distanced gigs in a new open letter to fans.The letter was shared after Morrison himself was announced to be playing a series of socially distanced shows across the next month.The veteran musician was announced earlier this month to be playing two “socially distanced shows with reduced limited capacity” at Camden’s Electric Ballroom on September 5 and 6.Last month, Morrison was also confirmed as a headliner at the UK’s first socially

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coronavirus pandemic may have totally decimated festival season for this year, but it certainly hasn’t stopped the good ship Albion from sailing on.

Chris Willman Music WriterBritish music star Sam Fender found quite a platform when he played sold-out, back-to-back shows at the Virgin Money Unity Arena, a pop-up venue in Gosforth Park, Newcastle. He found 500 platforms, in fact.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that music venues will be able to re-open with social distancing measures in place, nightclubs and dance halls still remain closed.

2,500 fans watching Sam Fender at the new Virgin Money Unity Arena at Newcastle Racecourse. The gig made use of 500 platforms which were spaced two metres apart from one another.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, gigs many people were looking forward to have been put on hold for at least another year.But, in what could be a sign of the future for music-lovers, the UK's first socially-distanced concert took place last night.Promoters SD Concerts said the safety of the audience was being protected as each set of concert-goers had a viewing platform with its own table, chairs and fridge.The idea is that people from the same household will arrive at the venue, park up then

Sam Fender performed the UK’s first socially distanced outdoor show this evening – and fans have taken to social media to give their verdict.The ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ artist headlined the new Virgin Money Unity Arena at Newcastle Racecourse tonight (August 11), with 2,500 attendees watching on from 500 platforms that were spaced two metres apart from one another.Throughout the event, those in attendance have posted images and footage online while offering their thoughts on the ‘new normal’ for

hereSally Cook, co-founder of the Passport: Back To Our Roots campaign, said: "It's incredibly exciting to see artists supporting the grassroots venues that form the foundation of the UK's live music industry, acknowledging their importance and celebrating the unrivalled experience of watching your favourite bands up close and personal, surrounded by friends and united in appreciation for live music in all its loud and sweaty glory."The Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents grassroots music

Van Morrison is set to play two socially-distanced gigs in London this September.The veteran musician will play the “socially distance shows with reduced limited capacity” at Camden’s Electric Ballroom on September 5 and 6.Tickets for the event are on sale now with a maximum of 10 tickets for two households or ‘bubbles”.

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Paul Hollywood has reportedly been given permission to give his famous handshake to praise contestants on the Great British Bake Off.The 54 year old GBBO judge’s trademark move was put under threat as the cast returned to film the new series because of social distancing rules.