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1,500 healthy volunteers were involved in the experiment
A series of concerts took place in Germany last weekend to investigate the risks posed by mass indoor events during the coronavirus pandemic.
The study was carried out...
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The country's performance rights organisation, GEMA, is behind the initiative which is aimed at songwriters and composers
An emergency coronavirus fund for musicians, worth up to €40million, has been launched in Germany.
GEMA, the German performing rights organisation, made the announcement today...
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The tour was due to start in August
A run of UK drive-in gigs have been cancelled due to local coronavirus lockdown concerns.
Due to take place across the summer in UK cities such...
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All proceeds raised will go to the staff of Metro Chicago’s three venues
Metro Chicago, the concert hall which houses three venues including hallowed club, smart bar, has launched a fundraiser for its staff amid the coronavirus pandemic. ...
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He said he is "very dissapointed" in "The Scene"
Dave Clarke has spoken out against DJs playing parties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taking to Facebook to post the statement, the Brighton-born, Amsterdam-based techno DJ...
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88% of UK artists are currently bringing in less than £1000 per month
A third of professional musicians in the UK are still not earning from their work due to the pandemic, according to research by the charity...
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As dance music’s top-heavy, tour-focused infrastructure crumbles, people across the industry are wondering how new revenue streams can emerge to support artists during and after...
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“I’m doing fine and well, and I’m looking forward to getting back to business as normal as can be under the circumstances”
Kevin Saunderson has shared a video message over social media, updating fans on his health situation having, previously revealed that he had been tested for...
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The City of Miami Beach Government issued the statement in a press conference today, 12th March
All pool parties set to take place on Miami’s South Beach are to be cancelled until further notice, according to a statement released by City...
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It’s official
Ibiza clubs Hï and Ushuaïa have officially cancelled all scheduled parties for May 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
In a statement released today...
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The UK government announced the new restrictions yesterday (22nd September)
The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has responded to the UK government's new coronavirus restrictions, calling for a furlough extension and continued support for grassroots music...
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"Protect Ya Neck against the Coronavirus"
Wu-Tang Clan have shared a printed guide on how to “Protect Ya Neck” amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Posting the guide on Twitter, the hip-hop outfit...
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Thousands of artists have applied for financial relief
A £2.5 million fund for musicians suffering financial hardship during the coronavirus pandemic has run out of money after just five days.
Launched by Help...
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Applications are open soon.
The UK Arts Council has announced a £160 million emergency fund for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The fund will directly help various strands...
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UK MPs have been warned that a large majority of the UK’s venues may not reopen following lockdown
UK MPs have been told that majority of UK music venues face closure following the coronavirus lockdown.
With hundreds of venues at risk of closure...