A new study from The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) through CGA reveals that one in five nightclubs in the UK have closed down since the beginning of the pandemic – leaving 20% fewer clubs in the country than there open in early 2020. Read more
Authorities in Singapore have announced that the nightlife sector can reopen this month after two years of being shuttered. In January, the country allowed six music venues to stage pilot concerts at full capacity and with no social distancing.
Channel NewsAsia reported that Singaporeās Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Home Affairs announced that the nightlife sector will be allowed to fully reopen on April 19.
Historically, Miami Music Week is the most lucrative week of the year for nightclubs across the city. World-renowned DJs continue to perform at local venues while attendees come from around the world. Even this year, DJs headlining are: David Guetta, Kaskade, Shiba San, Tommie Sunshine, Jody Wisternoff, Audiofly, and Louie Vega.
But courtesy of the City of Miami Beach, many popular nightclubs on South beach saw their stroke of luck disappear, now that a midnight curfew is to be imposed.
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.
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 stateās business mask mandateĀ in mid-February, andĀ later in the month removed New Yorkās public school face-covering requirement. As of Monday, New York City restaurants and other indoor venues celebrated, as the Big Appleās proof of vaccination mandate was lifted.
Berghain is reopening on Saturday, March 5th. The first Klubnacht will feature Lakuti, Ellen Allien, DJ Fart In The Club, Tobias., Dr. Rubinstein, Fiedel and others. The calendar for the rest of March includes Lakuti and Tama Sumo‘s.Ā
It seemed like society was taking a better approach to the pandemic, although it was sad to report that Berlin dance clubs must close until December 8. The decision was made by the Senate of Berlin due to high Covid-19 infections rates.Ā
A new report shows the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the UK nightlife industry. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA)’s report measured the economic value of the nightlife sector for the first time. Read more
Any die-hard techno-head will tell you thatĀ Berghain isnāt so much a club as it is a cultural institution, a mecca for electronic music. Set in the thick concrete of one of Berlinās towering 1950s power plants, Berghain is one of the most famous clubs in the world. Itās so celebrated that even the act of standing, waiting, and (probably) getting rejected in the queue is itself a must-do for music-loving tourists.
In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the U.S. said Monday it will allow foreigners to [travel] into the country this fall if they have vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test ā changes replacing a hodgepodge of rules that had kept out many non-citizens and irritated allies in Europe and beyond where virus cases are lower.
