Live Nation to require vaccines for concertgoers ‘everywhere possible’

majority of public and bipartisan support for Americans to get a jab or two of a COVID-19 vaccine, a number of public figures have spoken out in opposition of it.Several of them caught the virus themselves — and some have since even changed their tunes about the efficacy of vaccinations and the seriousness of the coronavirus itself.These well-known anti-vaxxers span from Hollywood stars — and their offspring — to commentators, now-deceased radio hosts, politicians, a “freedom defender” from

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

Governors Ball and Louder Than Life are the latest US festivals to announce new COVID-19-related entry requirements for their upcoming events.The measures have been put in place as cases of the Delta variant continue to rise across the States.

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

vaccines — and not masks. Starting at the Raiders' September 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens, fully vaccinated fans will not have to wear masks — a first-in-the-NFL policy.The Raiders will offer vaccines prior to games.

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.

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

vaccines would be required for concertgoers at its clubs, theaters and festivals.The vaccine requirement is set to go into full effect no later than Oct. 1, the company said in a news release on Thursday.

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.

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.

shared earlier this week by Variety, artists will be permitted to require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to be able to perform a Live Nation show.“We believe this is a great model,” Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino said in the document, “And we have already implemented this successfully at many major shows including Lollapalooza.”Live Nation said it hopes such a provision will encourage more concertgoers to get vaccinated, stressing that getting the jab “is the number one thing

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.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAs the live-music industry resumes operations while the Covid-19 variant spreads across the globe, Live Nation has issued a “best practices” document to artist teams for its events.According to the document, which was obtained by Variety, all of its shows will require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for entry, and effective October 4, “all employees in the U.S.

Lionsgate is the latest Hollywood studio to press pause on reopening its offices as the U.S. experiences a rise in the Covid Delta variant.

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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.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLive Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live-entertainment company, posted strong second-quarter earnings as the concert business cautiously moves ahead amid deep concerns over the spread of the Covid-19 variant and lower-than-sensible vaccination rates in the U.S.Operating income for the quarter was up over $450 million and its adjusted operating income was back in the black as the company “is pacing for growth in 2022, 2023 and beyond.” Its event-related