Australians could be attending music concerts by the end of spring if the vaccination rates among fans are high enough.
According to the Herald Sun, promoters are trying to convince governments to get the live entertainment industry back on its feet by allowing the same size crowds at concerts as there has been at sporting events.
Guns N Roses are already booked to perform at six stadiums from November 6, and KISS are planning to kick off their tour in Perth on November 14.
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The CEO of peak body Live Performance Australia (LPA), Evelyn Richardson, said this is exactly what the industry has been warning against. âThe reality is that this will happen again and again,â she told Guardian Australia. âWeâve been lobbying federal and state governments since early last year for exactly this scenario, so that a producer can get access to insurance underwriting and some kind of reimbursement.â
Without it, large-scale productions and live music tours become an unacceptable risk for producers, Richardson says â adding that despite New South Wales government assurances that the issue would be addressed in the wake of the cancellation of Byron Bayâs Bluesfest in 2020, no commitment has been forthcoming.