Supergrass, The Libertines & more to play new “dedicated socially distanced” UK venue
The UK is getting what's being billed as its "first dedicated socially distanced music venue" this summer.
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FiDi restaurant & party space China Chalet has closed permanently
The Financial District space that was a Chinese restaurant by day, party spot by night, and occasional music venue, has closed permanently.
NY Gov Cuomo says they still don’t know when NYC music venues can reopen
“You have businesses that can’t fully reopen. That is an economic problem for the city. You have to get restaurants up and running, you have to get concert halls up and running,” Cuomo said. ”What makes New York City New York City, the arts, the culture. When we’ll…
MA club Great Scott will not reopen, despite successful crowdfunding campaign
Allston, MA's Great Scott looked like it was going to be able to stay at the address it's been since 1976, thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, but they received bad news this week...
Elsewhere rooftop reopening this weekend for “limited seated food & drinks in the sun”
Bushwick venue Elsewhere will be open Thursday - Sunday initially and COVID-19 safety precautions include temperature checks before entry.
Nassau Coliseum to remain closed “indefinitely”
”The unforeseeable and unprecedented Covid-19 crisis has had a devastating effect on the operations of the Coliseum and its finances,” operator Onexim Sports and Entertainment wrote in a statement.
Austin venue Barracuda one of three Red River venues forced to close; Spoon & others pay t…
All proceeds from remaining items in the venue's merch store will benefit Austin Justice Coalition.
90% of venues will be forced to shut down without aid, new survey says
In a poll of nearly 2000 independent venues that belong to NIVA, the National Independent Venue Association, 90% will have no choice but to close their doors if the shutdown continues, or if they don't receive financial assistance.
Washington, DC’s 9:30 Club turned 40 (stream over 100 shows via NPR)
Washington, DC's the 9:30 Club celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sunday (5/31)...
Great Scott’s booker launches campaign to save the MA venue
At the start of May, iconic Allston, MA club Great Scott announced they were closing after 40+ years. But there may be hope yet. The venue's longtime booker, Carl Lavin, has launched a campaign to save it....