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Ticketmaster could require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for concerts

As reported by NME, Ticketmaster are working on plans to verify fans’ coronavirus vaccination status before allowing admission to future concerts, according to comments from company president Mark Yovich.

Original Article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/ticketmaster-could-require-proof-of-covid-19-vaccination-for-concerts-2814557

This week saw reports published regarding the first potentially effective COVID-19 vaccine – which is said to be able to prevent more than 90 per cent of people from catching the virus, according to preliminary analysis.

Speaking to Billboard, Yovich said that, although their were still logistical factors to consider, preparation has already begun to look at how verified vaccination could speed up the return of more familiar live event settings across the world.

“We’re already seeing many third-party health care providers prepare to handle the vetting – whether that is getting a vaccine, taking a test, or other methods of review and approval – which could ..

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Live Nation expects that “shows at scale” will return next summer

As reported by NME, The CEO of concert giant Live Nation has said that the company expects to beat the obstacles posed by coronavirus in order to host “full scale” shows next summer.

Original Article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/live-nation-expects-that-shows-at-scale-will-return-next-summer-2812483

It follows a disastrous year for the company, with the widespread cancellation of gigs due to the pandemic causing the firm to report a 95.1% drop in revenue in the third quarter of 2020.

Live Nation posted a net revenue of $184 million in the period from June to September, a huge drop from the $3.77 billion they raked in during the same period last year.

As IQMag reports, however, CEO Michael Rapino remains upbeat about the company’s fortunes next year after being encouraged by the small number of fans who have returned tickets for refunds, as well as strong festival sales for next summer.

He added that fans can “expect shows at scale next summer” after vowing to implement a series..

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