Coronavirus 2020
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In a bit of a twist, a recent study conducted in Germany has found that the risk of spreading coronavirus at an indoor concert is “low to very low”. German scientist Dr. Stefan Moritz led the study by a team made of those within the clinical infectious diseases department of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. PB = PB […]
After an absolutely devastating few months for Victoria as they endured an incredibly draining lockdown period, live music is officially coming back to the city as of 11:59pm TONIGHT (Tuesday, 27th October). As part of a larger announcement about easing of restrictions, Victorian premier Dan Andrews said that restaurants, hotels, cafes, bars and more will be […]
While mosh pits are essentially still punishable by death in this COVID-19 hell we call 2020, NSW is taking a step in the right direction with a big loosening of restrictions around outdoor music events. Under changes announced today by Premier Gladys Berejiklian, which kick in effective immediately, “500 people will be able to attend outdoor […]
Back in June this year, The Flaming Lips performed on the Stephen Colbert show in giant bubbles, with their audience in giant bubbles. While frontman Wayne Coyne says it was initially just meant to be a kind of funny thing, they’re now considering it seriously. The band is now planning out what they’re hopeful will […]
Some good news for New South Wales and Sydney punters. From Thursday, 1st October, restrictions on venues will be slightly eased. Venues will be allowed to have guests up to 50 per cent of their capacity for up to 1,000 guests. Theatres, cinemas, and concert halls will be able to put shows on again across […]
The Victorian Government and Melbourne City Council are joining forces to deliver a $100 million package. The package is being offered to support Victorian hospitality and cultural venues to transition to an outdoor dining plan. The Age reports that Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews today announced the $100 million city recovery fund to help Melbourne as […]
The 24-Hour Economy Strategy is the New South Wales government’s new action plan to help the “24-hour economy to thrive”. There are five key points to it and each, the government says, will target a distinct opportunity for the city. Basically, the 24-Hour Economy Strategy is the government’s plan to give Sydney’s nightlife, live music […]
Ding Dong Dang that sucks. It looks like Sydney’s go-to Karaoke joint’s closure is the latest disappointment of 2020. Home to many beers sunk and many ‘Don’t Stop Believin’s belted out, Ding Dong Dang appears to be shutting down. Reddit user /u/dbrowndownunder shared a heartbreaking scene in just two photos posted to the Sydney subreddit. […]
RIP Queensland’s 2020 Schoolies. Coronavirus has taken a lot from us this year. It started with the festivals, then the footy, then it eliminated pointless trips to shopping centres, and now it’s come for Schoolies. 2020 has probably been the worst year to ever be a Grade 12 student. And now? It’s had an appropriate […]
Frank Turner has headlined the UK’s first socially distanced gig and, sadly, it has been deemed “not a success”. The concert, which took place on Tuesday, saw 200 people attend a 1,250 capacity venue. The BBC reports that organisers found the show to be unsuccessful as it was not financially viable. While punters were respectful […]
