Organizers for theNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festivalhave announced the cancellation of 2020s event due to the ongoing pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus. In a statement, Tritt told fans that he would not perform in any city or venue that requires concertgoers to wear masks, provide a negative COVID-19 test, or show proof of a vaccine. Today,Billy Stringswas forced to cancel his two-night String The Halls benefit in Nashville following a positive test by someone in his crew. The band assured fans that every date will be rescheduled for the same time period next year, along with some new ones. New York City has by far the most coronavirus cases of anywhere in the country, and most (if not all) of the large-scale events in the city, likeGovernors Ball, have already announced their cancellations. The virus is still wreaking havoc overseas, as well. For more information click here. The cancellation will be a huge blow to the local economy, as the massive beer and Bavarian culture event annually brings thousands of travelers to the German city and generates more than one billion euros for local businesses each year. The announcement came just hours before the band was set to kick off a two-night run at MSG. As of Wednesday,Coachella is still scheduled to take place on April 9th-11th, 2021 (weekend one), and April 16th-18th, 2021 (weekend two), with Stagecoach set for April 23rd-25th, 2021. As we move into the second half of May 2021, its clear that weve turned a page. We regularly share best guesses for what we expect in the coming months, with a mutual understanding that specific parameters and timelines will change as the pandemic changes. In a Facebook post, ICP announced that the festival, which was set to take place on August 5th-8th atNelson Ledges Quarry Park in Garrettsville, OH, was canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In addition to asking people not to come if feeling unwell or if they have recently tested positive for COVID-19, the festival will require proof of a negative pharmacy or lab test (home test results not accepted) within 72 hours of the event for any attendee who is not vaccinated. While artists and promoters continue to pivot to make unusual live events happen, however, not all of their efforts are turning out successfully. The show, originally set for September 18th, has now been pushed to September 14th, 2021. The three-day eventat Miami, FLs North Beach Bandshell has moved from its originally scheduled dates of February 11th13th. That discrepancy is because the state is identifying specific cases through contact tracing. Organizers forThe Hog Farm Hangouthave announced the postponement of its 2020 festival. Various legacy artists have now called off extensive 2020 tours as we continue to fight against the spread of the coronavirus. Weve got a number of protocols well take with all of our venues in terms of how it is we make sure were sanitizing and creating a safe environment for our artists, our employees, and our fans., We think that by that point, he added, well have enough distribution of vaccine, the expectation that it will be readily available for everybody. 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. Goose announced concerts for May 4th, 6th, and 8th throughout the Southeast which will all either be socially distant or drive-in affairs. Your support means the world to us as we navigate these difficult times. In a statement posted to Weirs social media pages, the band cited The health, well-being and safety of everyone in our live music community as their top priority and the impetus behind the cancellation. Weir, Don Was, and Jay Lane went on to thank fans for their continued support and understanding, assuring everyone that they cannot wait to get back out on the road. In March, the gathering was pushed to the third weekend of August in hopes that the situation would have improved by that time. New Jersey is still working toward a goal of vaccinating 70% of adults in the first six months of distribution, which began in December. Additionally,Journeyhas also been forced to cancel its summer tour alongsideThe Pretenders. Theres going to be some bands who will come. Details on refunds and rescheduled dates are available here. One date on the bands rescheduled list, however, stands out: The bands performance at The Caverns, originally scheduled for April 11th, has been moved to June 25th. Vaccinations save lives, said Mike Grimes, co-owner of the Basement and Basement East. I think its really really important to continue to stress for people 65 or older and/or with underlying medical conditions, [that they] are strongly encouraged to avoid crowds and to take measures to limit the risk of exposure.. has announced the cancellation of its 2020 summer tour. ET. 01/6/2022. Make sure you get your shots and go support your favorite bands as they once again start to hit the stage! Live music fans can likely expect this trend to continue as long as cases continue to rise. While gatherings of increasing size may be allowable by law in a growing number of states, it is likely that many fans will not feel safe in such environments until a large enough segment of the United States population has been vaccinated in order to achieve herd immunity. 2023 Cable News Network. But fortunately, it does seem to really help with reducing sickness and preventing hospitalization.. This announcement marks the first large-scale tour to reschedule previously postponed dates until 2021. The dates remaining are a result of examining whats feasible & keeps the many moving pieces in a touring operation of our size safe & secure. As we move into the summer months, more and more artists are devising ways to perform for their fans without congregating in person. Combined with recent news from Colorado and New Jerseyalong with some notable festival date announcementsthese developments paint a promising picture for the coming concert season. Even as vaccines are widely available and venues commit to enhanced safety measures, the threat of COVID still looms for those both on and offstage. Read the full announcement here and visit the festivals website for tickets and more information. Got myself a breakthrough case of Covid- feeling fine but well have to cancel the next few shows, Isbell wrote in a post to Twitter this morning. Mayor DeBlasio Cancels NYC Events Through June. ET. All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date and details regarding refunds will be offered when the new date is announced, the band wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. Between unforeseen cancelations, health & safety risks, & logistical travel concerns, touring in this ever-changing reality has forced us to take a hard look at our ability to go back out on tour while were still facing these same issues and more, including continued public health concerns.. We remain committed to providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere and livelihood for all performers, employees, and supporters of live entertainment and thank everyone for their contribution to these mitigation efforts at this time, the venues said in their statement. If you are flu-symptomatic, stay home. The tour, which was originally scheduled to take place throughout the spring and summer of 2020, has now been moved to 2021. ET. Organizers noted that the event would aim to return to its customary spring dates in 2022. As tours continue despite the surging delta variant, various bands and events have issued updated safety guidance and vaccine/mask requirements for upcoming shows. Sadly, that hasnt happened.. Spaffordplayed in front of a live audience during a performance at Mesa, AZs Digital Drive-In on Sunday night. Summer Jam Camp Out 2020 is moving forward. As the band noted in a statement, We are very sorry to report that our Lake George shows are cancelled this weekend. Or if you are unable to make it, youll be able to request a refund. Meanwhile, Italian singer Andrea Bocelli, one of the highest-grossing entertainers in the world, announced on Thursday that he will hit the road for a North American tour beginning in October and running through December. In its postponement announcement, the festival confirmed that all of its headliners have committed to the new 2021 dates, as have the majority of the supporting artists.. In terms of the return of normal concerts, the future remains a mystery. Now, just one month out from the festivals scheduled May 21st starting date, Insomniac has backtracked on the confirmation and officially rescheduled EDC Las Vegas to October. All previously purchased tickets will be honored at the new dates. We hope our decision to move forward with this results in more people getting the vaccination, pure and simple. We are taking this pause to re-enforce our already stringent protocols. We currently have over 40 trucks en route to Las Vegas Motor Speedway from all over the country. With both James and Jennifer now out of play, Anastasio announced that he would finish out the tour without a horn section. Many people are taking a firm stand against these mandates around the country, and I wholeheartedly support that cause., Tritt continued, I have been extremely vocal against mandates since the beginning. This past weekend sawLCD Soundsystemscrap its remaining three shows of a 20-concert residency atBrooklyn Steeldue to rising cases. Big love from the Bad Boys of Boston. Plus,Springsteen on Broadway is back! A flurry of New Years concert cancellations landed in the week leading up to the holiday, with Phish, My Morning Jacket, Umphreys McGee, Dopapod, Lettuce, Spafford,Pink Talking Fish,The Infamous Stringdusters, Jeff Tweedy, and TAUKall scrapping year-end performances. Currently touring across All US UK Upcoming concerts (16) See nearest concert Mar 10 YMSB has not announced any other cancellations, as the rest of the groups January tour dates remain on the calendar. Govt Mule pushed its 2021 New Years run, originally set to include one night at Philadelphias The Met Philly(12/29) and two nights at New YorksBeacon Theatre, to new dates in April 2022. The state of California also announced the requirement of proof of vaccination/negative test to all indoor gatherings of more than 1,000 people, lowering the threshold for the requirements from the previous cap of 5,000. With this announcement, a band as prominent as Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit have given fans their best guess at when we will all be reunited. With this in mind, make sure that the HulaCrew you travel to the fest with have followed the rules and regulations were implementing.. Twiddlepostponed its planned New Years Eve show in Worcester, MA until February 19th, 2022 after a member of the bands touring party tested positive. While the Chicago Department of Public Health does not think that Lolla or other large events are the issue, the continued rise in cases cannot be denied. This seems to be in line with many of the current cancellations, which appear to show the concert industry abandoning dates in June and looking toward July as a potentially viable month for concerts to resume. Theyre reinventing the event for this moment in history. Thanksgiving takes place on Thursday, November 26th. All proof of testing documents must be paired with a valid government-issued ID. Mtley Cre, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett have postponedThe Stadium Tour, which was originally set to take place in venues across the United States beginning on June 18th at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL. 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. This tough decision has been made with the continued safety and well-being of his fans at a time when health services are under increased pressure and with the concern that these gatherings continue to risk accelerating the spread of the Coronavirus [COVID-19], team members for the singer wrote on Twitter. TheLes Claypool-led trio is finally set to begin its tour of mid-sized arenas beginning in August. If things change, however, we have backup dates in place & Ill let you know soon., A COVID-19 waiver of liability posted on the Insomniacwebsitereads, By entering the venue and/or the event, you acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that you may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death., Last week duringLive Nations Q4 2020 earning call, CEOMichael Rapinoexpressed confidence that 75100% capacity events would return to key U.S. states later this year. following the May confirmation earlier this month. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to evolve unpredictablyand out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our community, including musicians, fans, participants, and staffJazz Fest 2020 will not occur this fall, as previously announced. For more information, head here. Thursday also saw the postponement ofGroundUP Music Festival. Shaky Knees Music Festival will not take place in 2020. we feel uneasy about choosing a future date to hold this event. We hope to return to these cities sometime in 2022, the band noted in a statement. announcing new rules for Merriweather Post Pavillion, 9:30 Club, The Anthem, and Lincoln Theatre. Fans should head to the museum website for more info. Leftover Salmonpostponed its New Years run in Crystal Bay, NV, citing a positive COVID-19 test in the bands touring party. Its a tough position to be in.. Amid a surge in cases, France today closed all schools and may be facing a third national lockdown as hospitals become overwhelmed. Billy Joel Performed Last Night While Concert Cancellations Rise Everynight Charley Crespo Going On in NYC December 21, 2021 Billy Joel performed heroically last night as he continued his historic residency at Madison Square Garden. Then in January, health officials in Riverside County, CA announced that the festivals would not take place in April. rather thanThe Peach Music FestivalorSummer Camp, but seeing Strings make his late-night TV debut nonetheless felt like a win on the crawling timeline toward the return of live music. The drive-in-style Concert From Your Carseries is now set to take place at the Texas RangersGlobe Life Parkin Arlington, TX in June and smaller venues in the South likeCharleston Pour Houseare beginning to open for smaller shows with strict distancing guidelines in place. The 2020 edition of Canadian Music Weekin Toronto, Ontario has been canceled. New York City soul-pop duoLawrenceannounced on Thursday the postponement of three shows in Colorado. According to a post from the band, Nearly all of the band and crew have also tested positive and are at home recovering with their families. This is a relatively significant development to the ever-moving concert cancellation threshold. Of note, 85% of the tickets for each show will be reserved for patrons who are vaccinated against the coronavirus. 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. 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! On Monday, Widespread Panicopted to push its five-night September run at New Yorks Beacon Theatrejust a few blocks from Central Parkto January 2022, citing COVID concerns. In a statement releasedon Sunday night, Doja Cat informed fans of her positive result and that she would cancel all of her remaining appearances on the tour, including Philadelphia, PA (12/13); Washington, D.C. (12/14); Atlanta, GA (12/16); and Miami, FL (12/19). The final result showed that none of the 463 concertgoers were infected with SARS-CoV-2, while two of the 496 members of the control group were infected. Well keep you updated as the threshold of cancellations continues to move into 2021 and 2022, keep you up to date on testing and vaccination policies, keep general tabs on the coronavirus constantly evolving disruption of the concert industry, and highlight what measures the industry is taking to adapt. Billy Joelhas rescheduled his performances atMadison Square Garden for the fall of 2021 and winter 2022. We saw a similar story play out with Foo Fighters last month when the band, which was set to reopen Los AngelesThe Forum with a fully-vaccinated engagement, canceled the show due to a positive test within the bands organization. Within its announcement, however, High Sierra issued some good news: The festivals updated initial lineup for 2021 will feature scheduled 2020 headliners like Joe Russos Almost Dead,Ziggy Marley,The Disco Biscuits,Lettuce, and more in addition to newly added acts like Dr. Dog,Marco Benevento, and more. The deteriorating COVID situation in Los Angeles, with hospital services being overwhelmed, ICUs having reached capacity, and new guidance from state and local governments have all led us to conclude that postponing our show was the right thing to do. If you notice that something is missing or if you have any new updates to report on this front, you can reach out to Andrew OBrien at andrew@liveforlivemusic.com], Wednesday, February 16th, 2022, 1:30 p.m. 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. While this technically opens up the possibility for concerts to resume normally, that same lack of regulation has also deterred many artists from playing in the state entirely. With no end to the concert shutdown in sight, many festivals are beginning to launch virtual events instead. Im all for freedom but I think if youre dead, you dont have any freedoms at all, Isbell said. The concerts originally scheduled for January 13th22nd at the Manhattan theater will now take place on July 21st25th, with all tickets honored on the respective dates. Korn has also confirmed that singer Jonathon Davis tested positive for COVID, forcing the band to reschedule six future shows as well as cancel two others. All existing sold tickets will be honored for the new concert date. Governor Murphy stated, however, that these large-scale events will not require attendees to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test. As the New York government continues to increase restrictions on drive-in events,Twiddles three-night drive-in run in Lake George, NY this weekend has been canceled. As Deftones noted in the postponement announcement, After much contemplation, weve made the decision to postpone our summer tour with Gojira one more time. With our heartfelt apologies, this is one of them. Refunds can be obtained from the point of purchase. Make sure you check before you go (and go get vaccinated ahead of time). One thing is certain, our 20th Anniversary is going to be the best celebration we could dream of after all this time apart. So, it is with a heavy heart we announce the decision to cancel all 5 shows but with a hopeful heart, we will reschedule and start over when this wave seems to be behind us.. We have come to the conclusion that, as a market leader, it was up to us to take a real stand on vaccination status, Jay Marciano, COO of AEG and chairman-CEO of AEG Presents, said in a statement. The group famously played through the absences ofCarter Beauford and Steffan Lessard during its two-night run at The Gorge over Labor Day weekend. The band also advised that fans wear masks at the shows, which are taking place indoors. For more information regarding iHeartRadioJingle Ball Tourrefunds, head to the events official website. The major pop music festival was pushed back to October upon the arrival of COVID-19 back in March. New dates have yet to be announced, though the bands noted that the 2021 dates will take place at the same venues initially scheduled for 2021. Please stay safe, stay positive and keep those good vibes flowing. Phase three will allow Restaurants & Bars Serving Food to reopen at full capacity with bar areas open at 50% capacity, while Socially-Driven Businesses will be allowed to re-open at 50% capacity. Thank you for your incredible continued support. Today, Phish and Dead & Company both announced new safety guidelines that will require all attendees to provide either proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours prior to concert entry. Announced on Tuesday, The Greek Theatres cancellation of its entire 2020 season aligns with State, County, and City mass gathering guidelines for COVID-19 prevention. Aerosmith was hoping to celebrate their 50th anniversary this year with a run of international concerts scheduled from May 29th-July 15th, but an announcement shared by the rock band on Friday morning confirms almost all shows as part of their 2020 European tour have been postponed to 2021. One clear-cut example of this staggered approach to 2021 is theArdmore Music Hall. The University announced Friday afternoon in a press release that the Billy Joel concert at Notre Dame would be rescheduled to July 25, 2022. Posted 9:26 p.m. Mar 12, 2021 Updated 2:05 p.m. Mar 15, 2021 Trey Anastasio Bands 2021 fall tour is due to wrap up this week with shows in Pittsburgh, PA (9/29); Washington, D.C. (10/1); and New York, NY (10/2, 10/3). While they may not be the latest festivals to be canceled in terms of dates (which goes to Glastonbury which was scheduled for June 24th28th), it joins a growing number of May events that are beginning to be canceled. We all need to rally to make sure this pandemic comes to a long overdue end.. In the Northeast, drive-in shows and, increasingly, pod-style concert formats have become regular occurrences, creating something of a touring circuit for mid-level bands. After announcing a postponement at the end of March, Hangout Music Festivalhas released a statement saying that the festival will be pushed to May 21st-23rd 2021 in Gulf Shores, AL. Grateful Shred does not have another gig scheduled until the Goose-curatedFred The Festival atLOCKN FarmsAugust 20th21st. The five-piece jam-rock outfit was set to kick off its 2022 tour on Thursday, January 20th, atThe Hamiltonin Washington, D.C. Weve agonized over this decision and have tried to find every possible way to play this tour in a safe and sustainable way, but the reality is that doing a club tour in a van during a pandemic comes with a massive amount of risk, unpredictability, and difficult logistics, the band wrote on Instagram. The event, originally set to take place in early June, has now set its sights on August 26th30th. Widespread Panichas announced the postponement of the bands run of shows in Napa, CA set for September 4th6th. As opposed to previous virtual festivals likeLive From Out ThereorQuarantine Comes Alive, Lost Horizon will be a fully immersive experience accessible through virtual reality headsets like HTC Vive,Valve,Oculus Rift, andOculus Quest. Eddie Vedderwas forced to postpone a pair of California dates on hisEarthlings Tourdue to positive COVID-19 cases in his touring party. Look no further than Las Vegass Electric Daisy Carnival, one of the largest dance music festivals in North America. While an event on a cruise ship is undoubtedly extra risky right now and the cancellation is likely prudent given the circumstances, this also marks one of the first instances of coronavirus concert cancellations pushing into 2021. The 30 total dates which have been outright canceled include the shows which were supposed to have taken place in North America throughout the spring dating back to March 12th in Eugene, OR, and up through June 23rd in San Francisco. Pharmaceutical company Pfizer and German partners BioNTech delivered some promising news on that front on Monday. Thank you for your patience! We are grateful to everyone for their understanding.. The large scale gathering also marks the final megafestival of the summer to be rescheduled, following others such asCoachella and Bonnaroo. As the cancellations push deeper into the year (and, in the opinions of various industry execs, potentially into 2021 or even 2022), the calls for support for independent venues from congress have grown louder and louder. On social media, the folk-rockers stated that the band would only perform at the venue if it was permitted to operate at full capacity, but noted that At this time, we have been told that the venue will be operating at full capacity by July; should that change, our shows will be cancelled and refunds will be issued.. Due to unfortunate COVID-related circumstances, we made the decision to reschedule the January 14th concert at MSG., Before Wednesday ended, live music fans received more bad news withDead & Companyannouncing thatguitaristJohn Mayerwould not appear at the first weekend of the bands 2022Playing In The Sandevent in Mexico taking place on January 7th10th after testing positive for COVID-19. The Peach Music Festival also confirmed its July 4th weekend dates, which will make it one of the first major music festivals to take place this summer. However, due to changing circumstances beyond our control, it has become difficult to resume performances at the same scale and timeline as previously planned. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, for example,has hosted and announced a slew of concerts at alimited capacity of roughly 2,500 people per night with social distancing measures in place since April. While venues will be legally allowed to operate at full capacity, many venues. For the first time in longer than we can remember, todays update doesnt feature a single cancellation or postponement. If the Americana Honors & Awards show had gone on as planned on September 16th, it would have conflicted with the virtualACM Awards, which are taking place in Nashville for the first time from three crowd-less venues: The Ryman, the Grand Ole Opry, and theBluebird Cafe. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to joining you at a time when we feel more confident about keeping you, our crew, and ourselves safe..