Local concert promoters prepare for easing of gathering restrictions Justin Fleenor and last updated 2021-05-06 22:29:03-04 NORFOLK, Va - As Governor Northam continues to loosen gathering restrictions, concert promoters are eager to get back to business after a long, quiet year. "Itâs great news. Weâve been sitting idle over the last year. As an industry, the concert industry and event industry was the first industry that was really shut down completely. It hasnât reopened, and it has been the hardest hit," Ken MacDonald said, the President of IMGoing Events. Starting May 15, indoor venues can operate at half their capacity or at 1,000 people, and outdoor venues can operate at 50%. Thatâs up from 30%.