Additionally, Billy Strings will wrap up a mini spring tour with three pod concerts in Mobile, AL April 9th11th. The music and camping festival will employ a two-part COVID-19 testing policy, which will require ticket-holders to show proof of vaccination or take a free PCR lab COVID-19 test before the event plus an additional rapid test at the time of arrival on-site. According to a statement from the band on the canceled shows, previously slated to take place on October 15th and 16th at theGrand TheateratChoctaw Casino & Resort, Unfortunately, it was not possible to implement the bands Covid-19 policies in this venue. Hollywood Bowl announced its 2021 concert season this week featuringHerbie Hancock,H.E.R.,ThundercatandFlying Lotus,Kamasi Washington, and many more. We are excited to share that the festival is moving to Memorial Day Weekend beginning in 2022 and beyond, bringing cooler temperatures and even better vibes! We cant wait to see you at Waterfront Park next year! The band also laid out new safety requirements that will necessitate fans either provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within the past 48 hours. Governor Murphy stated, however, that these large-scale events will not require attendees to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test. From there, the band will scoot down to Augusta, GA (1/23) before shipping off to the West Coast in February. Originally, organizers had postponed the event to October 2nd4th, 2020 in the hope that the situation surrounding live music would calm down by then. Case in point:Cloud 9 Adventures announced this week thatJam Cruisewill not sail as originally planned in early 2022. Eight days after the concert experiment, all participantsincluding those from the control groupreturned to researchers for a follow-up visit to complete another nasal swab test to detect SARS-CoV-2 infections. We miss you all. As the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. blows past previous highs leading into the winter months, a full-blown Ultra Music Festival event took place on Saturday in Taiwan, where the virus has been effectively contained. While weve seen many of the scheduled events for this Spring move to the Fall, this is the earliest rescheduled date weve seen so far. In place of the scrapped fest, the band will offer would-be Timeland attendees first crack at tickets for an as yet unannounced March 2022 show in Melbourne. Our initial announcement two months ago addressed the fact that we would be looking at the landscape moving forward and adjust as necessary.. But this is how things are for all of us now, I have to stay in just like you have to stay in, and we all know its the peace and loving thing we do for each other.. There has certainly been a lot of movement on the festival front this week. The tour was initially set to run from late May through early June. These drive-in shows have already gone on successfully in various European cities, and American acts (likeMarc Rebillet) are already following suit. As state governments continue to lift sanctions on public gatherings, the decisions have now moved to artists, promoters, and fans alike to determine their levels of comfort. We are again happy to say that the vast majority of our lineup is able to move with us and join us in August for our 20th anniversary celebration. On the jam front,Circles Around The Sunalso canceled a pair of upcoming performances atBowery Ballroom in New York City (8/10) and atCatskill Jubilee Festival on 8/12. In the cancellation announcement posted on Tuesday, April 7th, BUKU organizers addressed their overly-optimistic rescheduling of this years event, noting, The world was a different place 3 weeks ago when we were forced to cancel BUKU and made the quick call to reschedule it for Labor Day weekend. April is also looking pretty bare, with large-scale festivals like New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (originally April 23rdMay 3rd), Coachella (originally April 10th12th, April 17th19th; now October 9th11th, October 16th18th), and StageCoach (originally April 24th26th; now October 23rd25th) postponing to the fall and SweetWater 420 Fest on indefinite postponement/cancellation. This postponement falls in line with many of the festival announcements weve seen in the last week or two. A spokesperson for the University, however, has said that they are working with the band to provide rescheduled dates. The Agoura Hills warm-up gig comes as Foo Fighters prepare for a concert on June 20th at Madison Square Garden. RadioheadsThom Yorkehas postponed and cancelled dates for his Tomorrows Modern Boxessolo tour, after initially moving the spring 2020 tour to the fall. Foo Fightersannounced on Wednesday that the band will be rescheduling its planned July 17th show atThe Forumin Los Angeles after somebody within the band organization tested positive for COVID-19. ET, Dispatch canceled all of its planned fall 2021 acoustic tour dates on Friday. The new mandate was reportedly spurred by the success of Lollapaloozas vaccination participation efforts. For updates, head here. Dave Matthews Bandhas canceled a pair of upcoming shows in Durant, OK due to the groups inability to implement its COVID-19 safety protocols at the planned venue. Refunds may be requested beginning May 1, 2020 starting at 9 am ET Requests must be received by May 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm ET. This is in line with the refund system recently laid out by Bonnaroos promoter,Live Nation, for all of their various postponed events. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working on finding a suitable replacement one that will prioritize the health and safety of everyone working and attending the show, reads a statement posted to Foo Fighters Twitter. Virtually all large-scale events in the month of July have already been postponed or canceled, but while many of the festivals that made the call on the earlier side chose to reschedule to later in 2020, were now seeing most look past this year altogether. Our ICUs are at 100% capacity, Park City Song Summit founderBen Andersonsaid in a statement. Organizers for Louisville, KYs Forecastle Festival have announced the cancelation of the 2021 event, which was scheduled to return this summer after a year off in 2020. Big love to my band and crew.. The festivals location in California, which is still under more stringent COVID-19 safety protocols than the rest of the country, may also play a factor in the decision to postpone once more. This includes Paul Williams of Leadfoot Promotions in Tampa Bay, FL, who has come up with an innovative way to encourage vaccinations. 2020 has proven to be one nasty kick to the crotch on many levels. The guidelines will allow no more than 100 people at even the largest venues over 11,500 square feet, but the development nonetheless marks another bold step toward normalcy following the coronavirus shutdown of all live events. On Tuesday, California GovernorGavin Newsomeannounced that he was eyeing June 15th for a statewide reopening, a move that would include music venues. With uncertainty around the status of live music in early 2021, Genesis has now decided to start the tour on Wednesday, September 15th, at Dublin, Irelands3Arena. Lets hope 2021 will resolve us all into some form of unity. . The announcement from Prime MinisterBoris Johnsonmarks the beginning of the fourth step in the Kingdoms five-step approach to the return of the arts. just make sure you keep doing your part in the meantime: wear a mask, follow public health measures, and get vaccinated when its your turn. When the pandemic hit in March, the event was rescheduled for September 9th11th. Dave Matthews Band has beenon toursince late July. For all you SCampers who are holding tickets, we want to thank you. Theres a balancing act, said Christopher Ashley, the artistic director at San Diegos La Jolla Playhouse, between trying to stay hopeful and being realistic. Read the fullNew York Timesfeature here. This move could be an effort on VooDoos part to follow with other major New Orleans festivals like Essenceand theNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festivalin canceling after Mayor Latoya Cantrells recommendation on Tuesday that no large events take place in the Louisiana city until next year. Billy Joel in Concert (2014-2023) Billy Joel in Concert is a current concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. City officials stressed that Carnival 2021 is not canceled, and couldnt be, given that it is a weeks-long cultural celebration tied to the religious traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. The Pabst Theater Group, the company that owns Milwaukee, WI venues like The Riverside Theater,The Pabst Theater, andTurner Hall Ballroom, is now offering Elopement packages to couples whose weddings have been affected by the pandemic, offering a better-than-your-front-porch alternative for small (no more than ten people) wedding parties. With the announcement ofModernas promising new vaccine (partly funded byDolly Parton), we now have two potentially viable vaccine options in progress. Check back for more updates on COVID-19 concert cancellation timeframes as the situation continues to unfold. AEGhas amended its previously announced vaccine requirement for attendees of Coachella Valley Music & Arts FestivalandStagecoach Festival in 2022. Head to the event website for more info. The past six days have brought with them a flurry of announcements of festivals and whole tours. WhilePhishpostponed its four-night run at New York CitysMadison Square Gardenlate last week, the band announced on Tuesday that it would air a specialDinner and a Moviewebcast, live fromThe Ninth Cube. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has given businesses including bars, movie theaters, concert venues in 64 counties the green light to reopen this Friday (June 5th) as part of the states Phase 2 of the reopening process. We are sooooo excited about this! We will be releasing an updated lineup soon so stay tuned for more information on that and also details on refunds for any current ticket holders who will not be able to join us for the new dates. And again, once we are able to finalize what artists are able to make the move with us, we will provide details on refunds for those patrons who are not able to make the new dates. Prior to the industry shutdown, singerDave Grohl revealed the band had completed finalizing the recordings for what will be their 10th studio album. With no end to the concert shutdown in sight, many festivals are beginning to launch virtual events instead. In light of these results, researchers concluded, Attending a live music concert staged with a series of security measures that included a negative antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 done on the same day, was not associated with an increase in COVID-19 infections., The study concluded, Hopefully this data will pave the way to save live concerts during the COVID pandemic.. Reports surfaced that Coachella and Stagecoach would take place in fall 2021, though no exact dates were officially confirmed. Make sure you get your shots and go support your favorite bands as they once again start to hit the stage! Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 5:00 p.m. Conducted on December 12th, the experiment organized by the Foundation against AIDS and Infectious Diseases of the University Hospital Germans Trias I Pujol in the municipality of Badalona brought concertgoers to Sala Apoloin Barcelona. Its. This mid-July cancellation keeps pace with many of the summer festivals that have already canceled due to the ongoing health crisis. This includesMarty Travis, general manager ofBilly Bobsin Fort Worth, TX, where masks are now optional for patrons, and staff are only required to wear masks when interacting with artists. The statement from organizers noted that they will continue to explore possibilities for dates later in 2021 or, failing that, will look to May 2022 for the next Hangout. As we move into the summer months, more and more artists are devising ways to perform for their fans without congregating in person. Suwannee Hulaween has announced an updated set of COVID-19 safety protocols for its sold-out 2021 event, set to take place October 28th31st at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Parkin Live Oak, FL. Thursday, September 9, 2021, 5:00 p.m. Tickets for The Strokes performance at Barclays Center with Mac DeMarco and Hinds on April 6th are on sale now. After lengthy discussions with local and state health authorities about the impact of COVID-19 both in our community and throughout the world, we believe it is in the best interest of everyones health and safety that Outside Lands not be held in 2020. Elements Music & Arts Festival on Wednesday announced the initial lineup for its 2021 festival set to take place on September 3rd6th, 2021 in northeast Pennsylvania. That audience may have been confined to their cars and the areas immediately surrounding said cars, but this performance marks the first baby steps toward normalcy for the music industry. New Jersey GovernorPhil Murphyannounced on Monday that, effective March 1st, the state will allow limited crowds at venues with over 5,000 person capacities. Lotusalso announced the cancellation of its four shows scheduled forUnion Transferin Philadelphia, PA (12/29, 12/30), andMr. Smalls Theatrein Pittsburgh, PA (12/31, 1/1). Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 4:00 p.m. As Waters noted in the postponement announcement, Bummer, but if it saves one life, its worth it. All shows listed below will be automatically refunded. State and local ordinances vary widely and no one can predict when high capacity events will safely return. As states begin to loosen lockdown restrictions, were seeing artists, promoters, and venues scramble to meet social distancing guidelines and still host live shows. The new tour announcement confirms that the band will still perform this summer at a few of the previously scheduledWheels of Soultour stops including Jacksonville, FLsDailys Place(6/11, 6/12), Gilford, NHsBank of New Hampshire Pavilion(7/3), and Morrison, COsRed Rocks Amphitheatre(7/30, 7/31), with the Red Rocks run falling on the same weekend on which the 2021Wheels of Soulstop was initially scheduled. As our city reopens with an abundance of events to reconnect with, we look forward to holding our reunion when we can fully embrace the Voodoo experience.. While no lineup announcement has been made regarding the Suwannee Hulaween gathering atSpirit of Suwannee Music Park, organizers on Thursday issued a Save The Date on social media for October 28th31st. drive-in shows atVernon Downshave been canceled. Theres also the growing drive-in show concept, modeled after drive-in movies in observance of social distancing. While this is something of a symbolic win, its nonetheless encouraging to see the Mother Church get (some of) her congregation back after nearly six months. ET. Tuesday, September 1st, 2020, 4:30 p.m. The show, originally set for September 18th, has now been pushed to September 14th, 2021. The upcoming Primus: A Tribute To Kings tour is being rescheduled. Head to the event website for more info on the 2020 cancelation. Head to her website for the latest information regarding tickets and tour dates and head here for more information on the iHeartRadioJingle Ball Tour. Tickets for the July 17th date will be honored for the new date.. We could continue to postpone or reschedule dates for some time into 2021 but ethically, we do not think this is the right course of action. Souliveannounced on Monday that the bandsBowliveNew Years Eve residency atBrooklyn Bowl will not take place as planned December 29th31st. Twiddlepostponed its planned New Years Eve show in Worcester, MA until February 19th, 2022 after a member of the bands touring party tested positive. - January 7, 2022 03:17 pm EST. On Thursday,Nine Inch Nails canceled all of their scheduled 2021 appearances, whileNeil Young announced that he was pulling out of his headlining roll at the upcoming Farm Aidbenefit in Connecticut. For a full list of rescheduled tour dates, head here. Today, DelFest, initially scheduled to take place in May, was postponed to October. In the latest update, posted on Monday, the festival laid out specific COVID-19 safety requirements for all attendees. ET. Instead, DMB welcomed a bevy of special guests to help fill the void, including Dumpstaphunk,Robert Randolph,Mavis Staples, and more. This nation is divided beyond anything Ive ever seen; from whos wearing masks or not to whos treating folks with common dignityor not. Again, we are very sorry for this and only hope that all of you stay safe and healthy out there so we can get together and turn 2022 into the year when things really turn around.. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. The Broadway production ofJagged Little Pill, featuring the music of Alanis Morissette, has closed due to COVID-19. The festival, originally slated for July 30thAugust 2nd, was one of the last remaining hold outs of the summer festivals. Milwaukee, WIs annual summertime festival was originally scheduled for late June/early July but was postponed to early September at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak back in March. Coachella, originally scheduled for April 10th12th and 17th19th, 2020, made waves last year as one of the first major festivals to postpone as COVID-19 decimated the live events industry in the United States. That said, work has already begun on the presentation of next years Jazz Fest during its traditional springtime period. Though this is unwelcomed news for fans of John, it comes as no surprise. Meanwhile in California, promoterGoldenvoiceannounced that Coachella Valley Music & Arts FestivalandStagecoach Festivalwill take place without any COVID protocols in place. With that in mind, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the tour so we can help support the people who have supported us for years. The mask in public rule was something we were heavily enforcing, and that was, I believe, a big reason why the numbers were going down so dramatically, Miami mayorFrancis Suarez toldCNN. In Nashville, TNin a move similar to what we recently saw from a group of New Orleans venueseleven clubs have banded together to require proof of vaccination or a negative test for entry. Barcelona, Spains annualPrimavera Sound festival has been officially postponed to 2021. This is very difficult for me, the former The Beatles drummer said in a statement. When event organizers announced on Wednesday that legal restrictions were keeping them from requiring testing/vaccination, event headliner Jason Isbellwho has been public about requiring all of his own shows to abide by those protocolsopted to pull out of the festival. The music outlet quoted more than half-a-dozen venue owners, operators, and talent buyers in Texas and Mississippi who said they will continue to abide by national COVID-19 protocols and work toward slowly reopening their businesses. Given that it ends just two days before the fall equinox, many festivalgoers looked to it as the safety net after a canceled summer. The 50th-anniversary edition of Roskilde Festival, scheduled to take place at Animal Showgroundsin Roskilde, Denmark on June 27th-July 4th, has been canceled, event organizersannounced on Monday. It is painfully clear that this will not be possible. Johnny Louis/Getty Images. In recent days, various festivals scheduled for the first half of 2021 were canceled or postponed. Meanwhile, fall festival lineups poured in fromMempho Music Festival,Railbird Festival, andPilgrimage Music Festival, which are all set to host big names includingWidespread Panic,Dave Matthews Band,The Avett Brothers, and many more in August, September, and October. Though this past weekend sawDave Matthews Bandkick off a major summer tour withPhishfollowing suit on Wednesday, the United States is far from done with the living nightmare that is COVID-19. Additionally, a form to request a refund will be made available on Sunday, May 17th. Our county went from MODERATE to HIGH level of transmission late last week. As of June 9th, The Small Business Administration (SBA)has awarded a total of 90 grants. The annual end-of-summer festival will hopefully return in September 2021, with possible smaller events set to take place until then. Organizers for Rocklahomatook to social media to announce that this years festival has been canceled. In its place,Derek TrucksandSusan Tedeschion Tuesday announced theFireside LIVE tour, a run of socially distant, outdoor shows with a pared-down band lineup. Im so sorry to let you know so close to show day, but I was hoping to be closer to a full recovery by now. Beanstalk: At The Drive-Inwill adhere to state social distancing guidelines in an effort to provide fans with the live music experience they crave while keeping their health and safety in mind. Yola also announced on Friday afternoon the postponement of several shows after testing positive for COVID-19 herself. As the band explained in its announcement, Unfortunately, someone in the immediate family of a band member, who is vaccinated, has tested positive for Covid and we can no longer travel to NY. Genesis has hit pause on its ongoingLast Domino? Electric Forestannounced earlier this afternoon that the festival, scheduled for June 2528th in Rothbury, MI, has been canceled due to health concerns. If youre planning to hit a concert this summer, be aware of the potential for similar COVID-dictated road bumps and protect yourself from serious illness by getting vaccinated before you go. State officials toldDelaware Online, Event organizers are aware they will need a formal plan approval from the agency before the event takes place. While Coachella did not post its new vaccine policy its social media pages, the festival did update its website with the exact same language, which applies to its event at the same location on April 15th17th and 22nd24th. Today, My Morning Jacket,Governors Ball,Pilgrimage Music Festival, and more added new safety protocols for upcoming events. Canceled stops include shows in Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Texas. In a statement accompanying the announcement, promoterSSD Concerts noted that several high-profile artists signed up. Keep an eye out for a full lineup on Tuesday, July 7th. Just a few weeks ago, we were optimistic about where our business, and country, were heading. The two announcements follow the cancellation of the Global Dub Festival (scheduled for May 15th) earlier in the week on Tuesday. Details on refunds and rescheduled dates are available here. The move by Bob Weir and Wolf Bros signals an industry trend towards canceling all events in 2020. Im putting my money where my mouth is, said Tritt. STS9also called off a run of four New Years shows at Atlantas The Eastern due to the ongoing surge in new cases. Last week brought the postponement of a large-scale show by Foo Fighterswho were set to reopen Los AngelesThe Forum, due to a positive test within the bands organization. Widespread Panichas announced the postponement of the bands run of shows in Napa, CA set for September 4th6th. TheFoo Fighters have canceled all of the dates as part of their 2020 Van Tour in celebration of the rock outfits 25th anniversary this year. We look forward to seeing you. What weve done is say, Hey, folks, were going to give you the choice. To read the full announcement from the Broadway League, head here. In the same announcement, Dark Star Orchestra confirmed rescheduled dates for their 2020 Spring tour, which is now scheduled to take place in mid-July. Last week,Art Basel in Miami Beach, the global art and culture festival that takes places each December, has been canceled. Vaccinations save lives, said Mike Grimes, co-owner of the Basement and Basement East. These streams will feature all six band members playing together, live, atBoondock Studios. We couldnt do what we do without you, and we hope we can all do our part to bring live music back soon.. Though it is not inherently live music per se, the announcement out of New York City this week that Broadway will reopen in September comes as a major boon to the industry that has not seen any performances since last March. By Anna Rumer The festival was initially scheduled to take place on May 22nd24th and feature a lineup includingFoo Fighters,Rage Against The Machine, andRed Hot Chili Peppers. Conversely, the U.K. government has announced that indoor concerts will return to England beginning on August 1st. Things that were unthinkable a few months ago are now either a reality or just within reach. While the worlds ofMajor League SoccerandPhishdont often intersect, fans of both the Vermont jam band and Colorado Rapidsreceived a bit of good news on Thursday whenDicks Sporting Good Park in Commerce City announced that it will host 8,000 fans at Rapids home games beginning later this month. The 2020 edition of Suwannee Rising, also scheduled to take place at Spirit of the Suwannee Park back on April 16th18th, was officially canceled back in March. A statement shared by event organizers on Friday reads. The tours postponement should come as no surprise, as earlier this year Claypools other band,Oysterhead, canceled their planned 2020 performances in Chicago, IL and Stanford, CA.