Coronavirus: music festivals, big gigs, sports events and big gatherings - going ahead and cancelled

[Badgers]

I have cancelled four events today (400 - 20,000 visitors) and there is no chance of festivals for a couple of months.

Corporate/Sporting events are a lot easier to reschedule than festivals. There is a massive amount of companies about to go under and a lot of unemployment in the travel/sports/event business. I can reschedule a business event and transfer the tickets. The logistics, artists, finances behind a festival are an organisers nightmare and not one I would relish! There is a lot of goodwill in the events/music/sports biz but that can only carry you so far

 

[editor]

The only hope people have at the moment is that once we come out of this there will be a huge amount of work going as everyone scrambles to reschedule tours and shows. But I'm not that confident the logistics of it all will fit. The touring season is now basically screwed, if it carries on over the summer and all the major festivals go tits up then people are going to end up homeless. And It's not just the freelance crew, there will be entire production/crewing companies that will go to the wall over this.

Some venues too, I expect.

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Some venues too, I expect.

Quite possibly.

 

[klang]

Some venues too, I expect.

I've already had some cancellations at my studio from overseas bands. (A large chunk of my income is from European bands who take some time in London for recording). I dread to think what will happen to me and the studio if bookings dry up completely for a few months.....

 

[editor]

I've already had some cancellations at my studio from overseas bands. (A large chunk of my income is from European bands who take some time in London for recording). I dread to think what will happen to me and the studio if bookings dry up completely for a few months.....

It's not like there's any kind of Plan B studios, venues, clubs, bands and bars can adopt. If people can no longer gather, we're fucked.

 

[klang]

It's not like there's any kind of Plan B studios, venues, clubs, bands and bars can adopt. If people can no longer gather, we're fucked.

indeed.
Luckily I have a fair bit of work that doesn't rely on people being physically around lined up. (Mixing Jobs, soundtrack work etc). But that's limited income too.
A few weeks ago we were still moaning about how little security the music industry provided. Now there is literally none.

 

[Fez909]

The World Health Organisation has cancelled their upcoming stadium tour

The Who postpone UK tour over coronavirus concerns

The Manchester Arena concert is off - but they've vowed to reschedule

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

 

[ruffneck23]

New York City cancels St. Patrick's Day Parade

US’s most populous city contemplating other measures

www.independent.co.uk

 

[elbows]

Three Leicester City players are being tested.

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

The World Health Organisation has cancelled their upcoming stadium tour

The Who postpone UK tour over coronavirus concerns

The Manchester Arena concert is off - but they've vowed to reschedule

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Pete Townshend will have a lot more time to work on his research then.

 

[klang]

superbooth statement:

https://superbooth.com/files/downloads/Webseite%20Bilder%20und%20Files/2020/Statement%20Corona.pdf

 

[elbows]

superbooth statement:

https://superbooth.com/files/downloads/Webseite%20Bilder%20und%20Files/2020/Statement%20Corona.pdf

Its an old statement now, that position is one many took at the time, but it is sure to be cancelled.

 

[klang]

Its an old statement now, that position is one many took at the time, but it is sure to be cancelled.

yes sorry realised after posting it was a week old....

 

[cybershot]

Coronavirus: Australian Grand Prix called off

The Australian Grand Prix is called off after teams and drivers forced the hand of Formula 1's bosses over coronavirus concerns.

www.bbc.co.uk

Uefa to discuss possible Euro 2020 postponement

Uefa have called an emergency meeting in which the possibility of postponing Euro 2020 by one year is an option being discussed.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[clandestino]

Scotland recommends gatherings of over 500 are banned. So that's all big gigs fucked then, including the Mary Chain at the Barras.

Gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled from next week, the Scottish government is advising.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said this was to free up emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, to deal with coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Mass events ban as Scottish virus cases spike

Gatherings of more than 500 in Scotland will be cancelled from next week as the UK moves to the delay phase.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[BigTom]

‘Fast & Furious 9’ Release Pushed Back a Year Due to Coronavirus

“Fast 9” has pushed back its theatrical release date by a year. Universal Studios, the company behind the “Fast & Furious” franchise, made the decision because of the im…

variety.com

Quiet Place 2 is also having its release date pushed back. Expect a lot of films about to come out or go into production will do the same.

 

[Fez909]

‘Fast & Furious 9’ Release Pushed Back a Year Due to Coronavirus

“Fast 9” has pushed back its theatrical release date by a year. Universal Studios, the company behind the “Fast & Furious” franchise, made the decision because of the im…

variety.com

Quiet Place 2 is also having its release date pushed back. Expect a lot of films about to come out or go into production will do the same.

Yep

Peter Rabbit 2 film release delayed by four months amid coronavirus fears

The sequel becomes the latest major film to have its release pushed back.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[nogojones]

Scotland recommends gatherings of over 500 are banned. So that's all big gigs fucked then, including the Mary Chain at the Barras.

Gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled from next week, the Scottish government is advising.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said this was to free up emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, to deal with coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Mass events ban as Scottish virus cases spike

Gatherings of more than 500 in Scotland will be cancelled from next week as the UK moves to the delay phase.

www.bbc.co.uk

But the big Wales Scotland rugby match still seems to be on

 

[Celyn]

But the big Wales Scotland rugby match still seems to be on

Isn't that in Cardiff?

 

[BigTom]

NHL season suspended, this article also says MLS (major league soccer) has suspended the season.

The NHL has officially suspended its season

The NHL has followed the lead of the NBA and the MLS. It’s now been officially announced that the NHL regular season has been put on...

www.kelownanow.com

Presumably NFL and baseball will do the same though I don't know when their seasons start.

 

[nogojones]

Isn't that in Cardiff?

Yeah, but I don't think infection rates are hugely different between Scotland and Wales

 

[BigTom]

NHL season suspended, this article also says MLS (major league soccer) has suspended the season.

The NHL has officially suspended its season

The NHL has followed the lead of the NBA and the MLS. It’s now been officially announced that the NHL regular season has been put on...

www.kelownanow.com

Presumably NFL and baseball will do the same though I don't know when their seasons start.

Major League Baseball suspends spring training, delays start to season: OFFICIAL: MLB is Suspending the Rest of Spring Training, Delaying Regular Season for At Least Two Weeks

 

[BigTom]

Live Nation Planning to Pause Arena Tours Due to Coronavirus

Recognizing national concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, Live Nation is instructing its touring shows to prepare to return home. The announcement affects all Live Nation tours, domestically and internationally.

www.billboard.com

Live Nation suspends all touring.

 

[rich!]

They'll all be so pissed the virus wouldn't stand a chance

60% alcohol is all that's needed. Serious opportunity for every landlord in the city.

 

[rich!]

60% alcohol is all that's needed. Serious opportunity for every landlord in the city.

I apologise if this seems flippant to the rest of the thread, btw, appreciate the grief you're all suffering.

as an event organiser I had two weeks of go-no go for an 800 person event in spain last week. I wouldn't wish that on anyone else.

are there any solidarity funds we can pitch into?

 

[pesh]

Live Nation Planning to Pause Arena Tours Due to Coronavirus

Recognizing national concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, Live Nation is instructing its touring shows to prepare to return home. The announcement affects all Live Nation tours, domestically and internationally.

www.billboard.com

Live Nation suspends all touring.

They also lost £1.8bn off their stock value today apparently.

 

[editor]

This was odd to watch. Just 500 people allowed in the ground. And poor old Lask lost out on their big night out.

 

[Marty1]

Disneyland shutting down now.

Disneyland, Disney World To Close Amid Coronavirus Pandemic — HuffPost UK

Disney World and Disneyland are closing down as the coronavirus pandemicpersists, Disney officials announced on Thursday.Theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resortwill close after Sunday through the end of the month, according to DisneyParks. Disney Cruise...

apple.news

 

[William of Walworth]

How relevant is the "How far away is the date of it from now?" factor, for the won't happen/will happen decisions?

My ony hope (at all, now ) for Glastonbury still going ahead in late June ( ) is the fact that's it's planned for late June.

Emily has released the big-G line-up today also.
Relevant or not that she's done that??

 

[clandestino]

Mary Chain UK and Europe tour postponed