Music Venue Trust tell PM “don’t fail us now” over June 21 re-opening

Covid tests or show vaccine passports.According to the Evening Standard, a major review into reopening clubs on July 19 is being led by Michael Gove, who believes that testing will prove to be “too much hassle” for both the public and businesses.A government source told the publication: “We are increasingly confident that people are protected and the plan is to reopen everything, with no exceptions.”The decision has been widely hailed by leading figures in the nighttime economy, including

NME will act as media partner at this year’s Venues Day presented by the Music Venue Trust – which for the first time will be a ‘Hybrid’ celebration to bring together the national and international communitiesMusic Venue Trust (MVT), which represents hundreds of grassroots music venues throughout the UK, will host Venues Day 2021 at London’s EartH in Hackney on Tuesday October 5.They will then host Venues Day Online with virtual activity on October 12 to “ensure every venue in the country gets

In a first for YouTube, the digital video giant is putting its name on a new 6,000-seat music venue opening at Hollywood Park, the sports and entertainment area in Inglewood, CA just east of LAX.

Earlier this month, it was announced that actor John Boyega was exiting an upcoming Netflix project, “Rebel Ridge,” from filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier (“Green Room“). Actors leaving productions isn’t uncommon, but it’s not terribly normal for a film’s lead to exit during the filming and generally regarded as highly unprofessional in the film industry unless in case of emergency or some majorly untenable or contract-breaking situation.

We have exciting news for reality TV show fans as Simon Cowell has just announced that he will be judging a brand-new musical game show called Walk the Line.

Frank Turner has been handed the Music Venue Trust’s Outstanding Achievement for Grassroots Music Venues Award 2020 during a wind-swept ceremony on top of The O2 in London.The artist and independent music venue champion was handed the award during yesterday’s ‘Team MVT Up The O2 Climb’, which saw a select group raising funds by climbing up the iconic venue as many times as possible within an hour.Frank was recognised for hosting 27 shows which were instrumental in directly enabling grassroots

coronavirus pandemic-enforced shutdown of live music.The Small Business Administration (SBA) finally began rolling out funds from its Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program earlier this month, nearly six months on from the Save Our Stages Act passing into law.As Billboard reports, 677 grants from the SVOG have now been awarded to independent venue operators and promoters in the US who have suffered a substantial drop in income due to the pandemic.

coronavirus-enforced restrictions on music venues and comedy clubs.This latest development comes after the Welsh government confirmed late last month that live music could resume in music venues, bars, pubs, cafes, restaurants and licensed premises in the country providing a risk assessment is completed.The rules on capacities for music and comedy venues have now been changed to be “in line” with hospitality venues, meaning groups of six people from six households can now attend a live music or

Jean Smart is looking back at having her husband, Richard Gilliland, die while filming season one of “Hacks”.

coronavirus restrictions was delayed by four weeks.On Monday (June 14) it was confirmed that the previous “unlocking” date of June 21 – known to some as “Freedom Day”, where all coronavirus restrictions would be lifted in England – will now be delayed until July 19.PM Boris Johnson told a press conference that the government had seen “more infections and more hospitalisations” of late, with the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreading faster than the third wave that was predicted when the roadmap was

Chris Willman Music WriterA new documentary series from AXS TV, “If These Walls Could Rock,” will explore some of the most beloved music venues in the country, ranging from the storied intimacy of the Troubadour in West Hollywood to the scenic splendor of Colorado’s Red Rocks amphitheater, the network announced Tuesday.The series premieres July 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 PT, with new half-hour episodes scheduled every Wednesday through Aug.

coronavirus restrictions being delayed by four weeks.Tonight (Monday, June 14), Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the date of June 21 – also known to some as “Freedom Day” – in which all coronavirus restrictions would be lifted in England will now be delayed until July 19.The PM told a press conference that they had seen “more infection and more hospitalisation” of late, with the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreading faster than the third wave that was predicted when the roadmap was

Passed as part of the COVID-19 relief package last December, the Small Venue Operator Grant program promised to provide $15 billion in federal aid to theaters, music halls, and other independent venues that have been closed and lost upwards of 70% of their annual revenue during the pandemic.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargePeacock has unveiled a “Girls5eva” Emmy FYC plan that includes sending a karaoke bus around the streets of Los Angeles and West Hollywood, and also taking over the marquees of two landmark music venues.The customized, open-air double-decker “Girls5eva” karaoke bus, part of what creator Meredith Scardino helped dub the “5 Your Emmy Consideration” campaign, will embark next weekend, from Friday, June 11, to Sunday, June 13, noon to 8 p.m.

Ellise Shafer administratorThe Weeknd won big at the opening night of this year’s Juno Awards, taking home three honors.“Blinding Lights” won single of the year, “After Hours” took home the award for contemporary R&B recording of the year and the Weeknd was awarded songwriter of the year, along with his co-writers Belly and Jason “DaHeala” Quenneville.The Juno Awards recognize the best musical achievements of Canadian artists each year, with most awards selected by the Canadian Academy of

Lindsay Ell took the stage by storm during the Juno Awards Opening Night on Friday, June 4.