music venues
I've worked almost every music industry job — coat check is my favorite
Despite working nearly every job in the music industry, coat check remains this writer’s underrated favorite. Here’s why working coat check at a venue or club is so great.
Rapid COVID-19 tests could help re-open more UK venues—here's why
2021 isn’t starting off as many music fans hoped. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, major festivals have already been canceled and various tours are being postponed yet again. Now, the Music Venue Trust is supporting the idea that rapid coronavirus testing may be the key to re-opening more music venues in the U.K. The MVT […]
Here’s how the new COVID-19 relief bill is helping independent venues
After weeks of gridlock, Congress has finally agreed on a new COVID-19 stimulus package in the United States. Along with another round of stimulus checks, the new relief bill also includes aid to independent venues across the country. The new bill will give some much-needed, and long-awaited, relief to independent music venues who are struggling […]
Music venues and fans are at the center of this new COVID-19 experiment
As music venues in parts of the world begin to reopen, the spread of coronavirus is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Now, it looks like German scientists are conducting an experiment to better understand how COVID-19 can spread in venues. On Aug. 22, the scientists will collect data at a 4000 capacity performance […]
Here's how you can help music venues that are financially struggling
Last month, more than 800 music venues banded together forming the National Independent Venue Association and now they’re asking for help from the public. The organization is getting people who want to help their favorite music venues to join in. They’re requesting people to send their local government representative a letter encouraging a bailout plan […]
Iconic venue the Troubadour says it needs help surviving gig cancelations
Legendary Los Angeles music venue the Troubadour is revealing they are financially struggling due to shutdowns caused by the coronavirus and are now opening a GoFundMe. The venue’s operators spoke to the Los Angeles Times and they’re saying they “can’t foresee being able to ride this out.” Read More: This is how Twitter users are hilariously describing […]
London music venue Koko Camden catches fire amid renovations
The iconic venue Koko in the Camden district of London, UK caught fire tonight. Firefighters are working hard to put the flames out as smoke and flames blow out from the roof scaffolding of the venue which is currently undergoing renovations. Read More: Slipknot, Dillinger Escape Plan, Slayer members talk injuries in new book The […]
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