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Singapore COVID Restrictions

Club Community in Singapore Lobbying to Ease COVID Restrictions

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Singapore’s nightlife economy is still being hammered by draconian Covid-19 restrictions, leaving venue operators, artists, and fans in distress.

Since March 2020, nightclubs and live music have been banned in the Southeast Asian country, while bars and restaurants can only play recorded music. Socialising is currently limitedĀ to five fully vaccinated people. At the same time, exhibitions, conferences, and business meetings are allowed with up to 1,000 people.

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NYC Vax

NYC Lifting Vax Mandate Starting May 7

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Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams has announced that vaccination will no longer be required to attend concerts in the city. Since summer 2021, all entries for gigs have required a vaccination. At a news conference in Times Square, Adams explained that from May 7th, 2022 vaccination status will no longer be required when attending not only concerts, but also restaurants, bars, and gyms.

Adamsā€™ decision came after Gov. Kathy Hochul lifted the stateā€™s business mask mandateĀ in mid-February, andĀ later in the month removed New Yorkā€™s public school face-covering requirement. As of Monday, New York City restaurants and other indoor venues celebrated, as the Big Appleā€™s proof of vaccination mandate was lifted.

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Coachella Covid-19

Coachella Nixes COVID-19 Requirements for Masks and Proof of Vaccination

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This year’s Coachella will not require attendees to wear masks or provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19. The event issued a statement on its website saying in part, “There is no guarantee, express or implied, that those attending the festival will not be exposed to Covid-19.” The music event industries have been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Coachella’s recent decision could represent the global trend for other events and promoters.

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Originally reported by New York Times.

Image courtesy of John Davisson.

Brussels Covid

Brussel’s Night Clubs to Defy COVID Restrictions

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Brussels will see its nightlife spaces re-open on February 18, despite COVID restrictions still being in place throughout Belgium.

The move is part of a protest against the Consultation Committee’s lack of action over the reopening of the nightlife sector ā€” which has been shuttered since Autumn 2021.

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Sweden Covid

Sweden Announces Covid Restriction Lifts; Other Countries Considering to Follow

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As cases of the Covid-19 variant Omicron soar worldwide, here’s a summary of how the pandemic continues to impact clubs, festivals, promoters and the electronic music scene at large.

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California digital vaccination record

New York Lifts Restrictions & California Announces Digital Vaccination Record

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that all COVID-related restrictions will be immediately lifted statewide now that 70% of New Yorkers over the age of 18 have received at least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While on the opposite coast, California introduces a digital vaccination record. What does this mean for the events world?

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