Inside the UK's first socially distanced comedy show - right here in Manchester

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.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be without Luke Shaw, Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones for the remainder of the tournament, with Victor Lindelof and Nemanja Matic contenders to return to the United side in place of Eric Bailly and Fred.So, what will the final score be? And what team will Solskjaer go with against Sevilla?Ahead of the game, we used FIFA 20 to simulate the outcome of Manchester United vs Sevilla to get a score prediction.Click here to subscribe to Level up! The Esports and Gaming Show on

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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 has played to an audience of some 2,500 fans in what promoters claim was the world’s first socially-distanced concert.

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

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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”.

Sam Fender is set to open the UK’s first socially distanced music venue next month with his only live show of the year.The ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ singer-songwriter, who was forced to postpone his 2020 tour due to the coronavirus crisis, will headline the Virgin Money Unity Arena at the Newcastle Racecourse on August 13.Fender will be the first to take to the stage at the purpose-built outdoor venue, which will also play host to the likes of The Libertines, Two Door Cinema Club and Supergrass over

a new #NoMoreNoShows campaign launched to encourage people to cancel bookings they can't make. Benches are mostly booked up, but limited walk-ins will be accepted on the night.The Albert Hall will be one of the first live performance spaces to open up again in Greater Manchester.Theatres, music venues and other entertainment hubs are allowed to welcome back live audiences from August 1.

The show took place yesterday evening at the 1250-capacity Clapham Grand, with Frank Turner performing to just 200 socially distanced attendees — less than 20% of their normal capacity.The pilot event was supported by the UK government as a trial run for enforcing safety measures at gigs during the coronavirus pandemic.However, Clapham Grand venue manager Ally Wolf told BBC News that the style of show that was trialled last night was not a financially viable model for other venues to follow

Van Morrison and The Bootleg Beatles have joined this summer’s line-up for the UK’s first socially distanced music venue.The Virgin Money Unity Arena, which is set to open at Newcastle Racecourse in August, will allow music fans across the North East to enjoy live music for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began.It’s now been confirmed that blues legend Van Morrison will play the venue on Thursday September 3, while an earlier show comes from The Bootleg Beatles on August 16.Virgin

straight to your inbox Luke Shaw will not play any part in the remainder of Manchester United's Europa League campaign after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed he will be out until the start of next season. The left-back picked up an ankle injury in the 2-2 draw against Southampton two weeks ago and hasn't featured for United since then, with Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Brandon Williams deputising for him.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Luke Shaw return to the starting line up for today's crucial Premier League game against Leicester.United can book their place in next season's Champions League by avoiding defeat against the Foxes who can finish in the top four themselves with a win.United have been in fine form since the June restart but have won just one of their last four games in all competitions.However, confidence will be high considering United are unbeaten in

Luke Shaw has been one of their main injury concerns, missing the past three matches with a twisted ankle, but should be fit to return at the King Power Stadium.Aaron Wan-Bissaka should also come back into the starting side having been left on the bench for the 1-1 draw with West Ham on Wednesday night.Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba have been the preferred midfield duo for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of late and ought to continue at the base of a 4-2-3-1, with Bruno Fernandes supporting a front three of