Live Nation to Require Vaccination or Proof of Negative Test Result for U.S. Concerts

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAfter nearly six decades, a private recording of a rare, nightclub performance by John Coltrane of his magnum opus, “A Love Supreme,” is set for commercial release this fall.

Kanye West has revealed that his ‘DONDA’ listening party in Chicago tomorrow (August 26) won’t require proof of vaccination as a condition of entry.After premiering the album, which hasn’t yet got an official release, at two consecutive in-person events in Atlanta last month, Kanye then announced a hometown listening party.At the Soldier Field event tomorrow, no vaccination certificates will be required for the 38,000 fans allowed to be permitted entry, Rolling Stone report.Speaking to the

the 44-year-old’s upcoming album “Donda” will admit up to 38,000 fans — slashed down from 63,000 people.Chicago Park District spokeswoman Michele Lemons said in a statement that the reduced capacity is a show of how seriously the city takes the pandemic.“Kanye West’s performance is one of many examples that show that Chicago can be open and safe at the same time,” Lemons said, according to the Chicago Tribune.

here. Festival staff, audience members and visitors entering #TIFF21 venues from September 9–18 will be required to show either proof they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or proof that they have tested negative for COVID-19 within 48 hours prior to entering any TIFF venue.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFollowing moves by Stevie Nicks, Garth Brooks and others, Nine Inch Nails announced on Thursday that they have cancelled all concert appearances for 2021. The group was scheduled to begin a series of dates in September and November in Cleveland on September 21.“It is with great regret that we are cancelling all NIN appearances for the remainder of the year,” the group said in a statement posted on its social media accounts.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJust weeks before their first-ever tour without drummer Charlie Watts kicks off, the Rolling Stones have announced the 40th anniversary, expanded deluxe editions of their classic 1981 album, “Tattoo You.” The newly remastered set, out on October 22, and available in a variety of formats, will be accompanied by nine previously unreleased studio tracks from the era and a live concert from 1982; the full tracklists can be found below.The first of these, “Living in the

COVID-19, or a negative test, at their venues and events in the UK.A representative for the touring giant confirmed the policy when contacted by NME, days after the same plans were unveiled in the U.S.The firm currently operates the entire network of O2 Academy venues in the UK, as well as festivals such as Reading & Leeds, Download, Wireless and Creamfields.It is yet to be confirmed when the policy will be fully implemented in the UK, but Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino has described it as “your

Live Nation, one of the largest live entertainment companies in North America, will require all artists, members of their crew, and attendees to show a proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test, according to a Rolling Stone report. Live Nation employees will be required to receive a full vaccination.

Foo Fighters have confirmed that fans coming to their first ever Alaskan shows will need to present proof of a COVID vaccine or negative test.The band play their first shows in the state later this month, heading first to Anchorage for two shows on August 17 and 19 at the Dena’ina Center and in Fairbanks on Aug.

The Foo Fighters are asking concertgoers to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test result within 48 hours of attending their Alaska concert, according to an announcement from Ticketmaster.

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allow its touring artists to set their own protocols for event admission.

tweeted the news, saying, “Your decision to remain unvaccinated doesn’t just affect you–it affects us all.”Today the Los Angeles City Council passed legislation to require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for Angelenos to enter indoor public spaces.

Dua Lipa has teamed up with Elton John for a collaborative new track, ‘Cold Heart’ – check out a preview below.John featured on Lipa’s ‘Studio 2054’ livestream last November, with the pair having participated in a joint Instagram session the previous month.

Foo Fighters, Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, Tame Impala, Tyler, the Creator and more.“The safety of our patrons and staff is our number one priority. As such a full COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test will be required to attend Bonnaroo 2021,” the post reads.“Bonnaroo strongly encourages vaccination.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWhile she only had five concerts on the books for 2021, Stevie Nicks has decided to cancel them all, the singer announced on Tuesday.“These are challenging times with challenging decisions that have to be made,” Nicks said in a statement. “I want everyone to be safe and healthy and the rising Covid cases should be of concern to all of us.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAs the Covid-19 variant continues to spread across the globe, the status of all future concerts, let alone festivals, has come into some question.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie has sold her 115-title song catalog to Hipgnosis, the fast-growing music company that has spent more than $2 billion in three years acquiring rights to a vast number of popular songs.McVie, who first joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970, is the writer of many of the long-running group’s biggest hits, including “Don’t Stop,” “You Make Loving Fun,” “Over My Head,” “Songbird,” “Say You Love Me” and others.

recently said that he expects 2022 and 2023 to be a “roaring era” for the live music touring business, and in terms of ticket sales, this past June was one of Live Nation’s best months ever in North America, with many music festivals selling out rapidly.

Proof of at least partial vaccination against Covid-19 would be required to enter public indoor spaces in the city of Los Angeles, including restaurants, bars, gyms, concert venues, movie theaters and even “retail establishments,” under a proposal introduced Wednesday by City Council President Nury Martinez.