All ticket buyers will receive an automatic refund. For more information, head here. Tickets for the 2020 dates will be honored in 2021, and refunds are available for ticketholders at the original point of purchase. As of now, the bands North American tour, set to begin on November 15th in Chicago, is still scheduled to take place as planned. Burning Manwill not take place in 2020 due to the continuing spread of the novel coronavirus. Organizers for Louisville, KYs Forecastle Festival have announced the cancelation of the 2021 event, which was scheduled to return this summer after a year off in 2020. The idea has sparked optimism in live events promoters and musicians alike. The three-day eventat Miami, FLs North Beach Bandshell has moved from its originally scheduled dates of February 11th13th. Get more info here. In addition, all audience members will be required to wear a mask inside the theatre except while eating or drinking in designated locations. "Then I come out and lay down on the couch. Im disappointed to share that Im under doctors orders for vocal rest due to a viral infection so unfortunately, I must postpone my Monday, December 19th concert at Madison Square Garden to June, a statement on his verified Facebook page reads. Given that it ends just two days before the fall equinox, many festivalgoers looked to it as the safety net after a canceled summer. Thats what the patrons are looking for and thats what artists want to do.. With Phishs annual Labor Day run of concerts at Dicks still over four months away, many fans are hoping that this news bodes well for at least some semblance of a summer tour. Though not yet back to full capacity, the 6,000 person venue is currently hosting up to 2,500 people with plans to soon increase to 3,000. Fellow NYC institution The Rockettes have canceled the remainder of its season at Radio City Music Hall. It is painfully clear that this will not be possible. Our company has worked hard to resume preparations for the BTS Map of the Soul Tour, knowing that all fans have been waiting eagerly and long for the tour, the groups label,Bighit, wrote in a statement. Various other festivals have also announced lineups in the last few days, including, NYCs Blue Note Jazz Festival(6/158/15), Delawares Firefly Music Festival (9/239/26), Michigans Hoxeyville Music Festival (8/138/15), Dark Star OrchestrasCatskill Mountain Jubilee(8/128/14), North Carolinas MerleFest(9/169/19), and Slightly StoopidsCloser To The Sun Mexican destination event (12/812/12). LOCKN Festival, on the on the other hand, appears to be moving forward with its October date after similarly postponing from June. Billy Joel performs at Eden Park on December 3 in Auckland, New Zealand. Per the bands statement, guitaristTom Hamiltonand drummerJay Lanewill fill in for the absent members during the first weekend. Epicenter was slated for May 1st3rd in Marston, NC; Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL (May 8th10th); and Sonic Temple in Columbus, OH (May 15th17th). While its too early to forecast attendance numbers, we understand that reduced capacity early in the season may mean some artists reschedule or cancel shows, so we anticipate some movement in the calendar ahead. With our heartfelt apologies, this is one of them. Tickets purchased for the now-postponed spring performances will be honored at the rescheduled dates, which will be confirmed and announced in the coming weeks. Larger gatherings conferences, concerts, sporting events when people say theyre going to reschedule this conference or graduation event for October 2020, I have no idea how they think thats a plausible possibility, he notes. Unlike other large-scale events, Williams isnt denying entry to unvaccinated individuals. Courtney Barnetts next scheduled shows will take place in her home country of Australia. Adrienne Achille Dec 23, 2022 . WhileDave Matthews Band announced a re-shuffled itinerary for its scheduled 2021 national tour beginning in July, fan-favorite Michigan music festivalElectric Forest just announced that it is pushing its tentatively scheduled August 2021 event back to 2022. New Orleans VooDoo Music + Arts Experience has canceled its 2020 event, originally scheduled to take place from October 30thNovember 1st. Your support means the world to us as we navigate these difficult times. celebration announced last month that the event will now take place August 4th6th, 2022. But this is how things are for all of us now, I have to stay in just like you have to stay in, and we all know its the peace and loving thing we do for each other.. Its life and then its liberty, and then its the pursuit of happiness. The new date will be announced shortly. In a statement posted to social media, organizers stated that though they have been working tirelessly to assure a safe camping experience at Suwannee, the state of Florida itself has not been working as hard toward the same goal. We do not want to be in a situation where shows have to be adjusted or cancelled on short notice for any guideline adjustments or reconsiderations while we are on the road. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday that the city has canceled all non-essential events in June. While this is not a concert, it is a very large, international gathering, which could give some indication as to the viability of large events in the late summer of 2020. Suwannee Rising just announced its 2021 artist lineup. The continued threat of the pandemic surely factored into the decision to cancel, as well; in recent weeks, much of the festivals public messaging had focused on COVID-19 safety info and protocols as cases continued to spike. We can now begin planning for our lives post-pandemic.. Coachella Valley Musc and Arts Festival wont be taking place this fall after all, according to a new report shared byBillboardon Tuesday. Widespread Panichas announced the postponement of the bands run of shows in Napa, CA set for September 4th6th. I think something can happen indoors, but I dont think it will be back to where were all piled on top of each other watching a concert, Murphy said. While most large-scale Broadway productions wont return until September,Bruce Springsteen will reprise his long-running show for 31 full-capacity encore performances at theSt. James Theatre starting later this month. All the guidance to date references fixed and pod seating, limited entertainment time frames, and limits on radius and distance of attendee from place of residence to the event. Head to the groups official website for tickets and a full list of tour dates. Dave Matthews Band has beenon toursince late July. [UPDATE 9/4/21]: With bassistStefan Lessard and drummerCarter Beauford out due to positive COVID-19 tests, the band played with the lineup throughout Fridays show at the Gorge. The 69-year-old Joel said the stage would be "a living-room set: couch, TV, coffee table, food. With all that uncertainty, large organizations are drafting plans for a variety of scenarios, even as most of them are now focusing on resumption early next year, the piece notes. If youre venturing out to shows this summer, it would be wise to get the shot. The band, led by brother and sister pair ClydeandGracie Lawrence, was slated to perform in Fort Collins (11/4), Denver (11/5), and Boulder (11/6) this week but has been forced to cancel after two members tested positive for COVID. For further ticket information, contact your point of purchase.. As Waters noted in the postponement announcement, Bummer, but if it saves one life, its worth it. A statement shared by festival organizers on Wednesday morning reads. This follows news the news from August AEG would require proof of vaccinations at all U.S. venues and events beginning in October. drive-in shows atVernon Downshave been canceled. Jam Cruise is offering pre-bookers the option to apply for a refund or roll their booking over to 2022. Please hold on to your tickets as they will be honored for the new dates listed below. But if it came down to it, and I would hope that it never does, if he says, You have to open up to 100%, I couldnt do it.. Click here to see the full statement from the festival. The television broadcast on the morning of Thanksgiving will air pre-taped performances from local musicians and entertainers who werent named specifically with the announcement. The health and safety of our entire community is always our top priority, and there was no appropriate scenario under which we could provide the Boston Calling experience you love and deserve. The festival, which takes place atSpirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL, will host a pared-down, pod-style edition of the jam-heavy event in mid-April. Visit the Austin City Limits website for more information. We thank everyone for their patience as we have considered all of the matters necessary to making this difficult decision. This follows Jingle Ball Tournews regardingDoja Cat from earlier in December, who had to pull out of stops in New York, NY, and Boston, MA after several members of her touring party tested positive for COVID-19. The 2020 edition of Louisville, KYs Forecastle Festivalhas been canceled. Check out some photos of the socially distant show here. On the new COVID protocols front, Martinsville, VAsRooster Walk Festivalhas implemented the now-standard testing/vaccination protocols seen at shows and festivals aroun the U.S. in recent weeks. Boosted and very grateful for it.. After 15 consecutive years we will miss all the familiar faces and uplifting vibes that our community shares.. We are dismayed by what appears to be another substantial public health crisis, and, due to the detection of multiple positive Covid-19 cases within the company, need to prioritize the health and safety of the cast, crew and entire team working on Jagged Little Pill., They added, In light of the extreme uncertainty ahead of us this winter, and forced to choose between continuing performances and protecting our company, weve made the difficult decision to close our doors.. The festival had not yet announced its artist lineup for 2020. [We] think were better off waiting for a high bar capacity moment in most of the states to ramp up and talk to the artists about getting paid properly., With more artists than ever wanting to tour and fans eager to make up for lost time, all signs point to even more concerts ahead. Johnny Louis/Getty Images. These new dates will coincide with a 13th-anniversary celebration of thePeter Shapiro-owned flagship venue. As of today, we have turned every possible stone and we understand that we are not able to deliver you the Borderland Festival experience under the current circumstances. The festival features over 1,000 artists and 11 stages, including national headlining acts at American Family Insurance Amphitheater, and can draw annual crowds of 750,000 people. As more and more artists adapt to the new drive-in concert trend in order to perform for their fans during the summer of coronavirus, one new venue in the U.K. is approaching social distancing head-on. All current tickets will be honored for the moved dates and you need to do nothing to change your tickets. Each performance will take place at the Koussevitzky Music Shed and will be limited to no more than 80 minutes, with no intermissions. Thursday, March 19th, 2020, 12:00 p.m. ET. Late last month, New York City MayorBill de Blasiomoved the needle ever closer to reopening when he announced that the city wouldfully reopen on July 1st, only to be one-upped by the States announcement this past Monday thatmost pandemic-related capacity restrictions would be liftednot in July, but later this month on May 19th. Today, organizers of the Shangri-La area at the U.K.s Glastonburyannounced the launch of the virtual reality festivalLost Horizon. Having sold 150 million records over the past quarter century, scoring 33 consecutive Top 40 hits, Billy Joel ranks as one of most popular recording artists and respected . Leftover Salmons Colorado performances this week in Basalt (1/14) and Crested Butte (1/15, 1/16) will continue as scheduled. Of note, the plan separates Restaurants & Bars Serving Food and Socially-Driven Businesses (like bars, clubs, karaoke bars, tours, and live entertainment) into separate categories. Yes, we are heartbroken. As most of you probably heard earlier, a few members on my production team tested positive for Covid 19 and I had to cancel a couple of my upcoming performances as a safety precaution, she wrote in an Instagram post. It is our honor to be responsible for such a storied tradition. For more information about Quarantine Comes Alive, head here. The 2021 edition of Camp Bisco, now scheduled for July 8th10th, 2021, will also feature a special Wednesday pre-party on July 7th, 2021 for 2020 ticketholders who hold onto their passes for next year. This years festival was set to feature additional performances from The Beach Boys, Patti Smith,Goose,Phoebe Bridgers,Cage The Elephant, Billy Idol, Reignwolf, Gang of Youths, Lord Huron, Dirty Heads, The Growlers, Grouplove, Dr. Dog,The Dirty Knobs with Mike Campbell,Liz Cooper and The Stampede,and more. In their official statement, festival organizers noted that considering the uncertainty about COVID-19. With similar guidelines now in place for Live Nation and AEG, each day brings similar announcements from major artists and events. With vaccines continuing to make their way into arms and COVID-19 case numbers dropping, the live music industry is poised for a reawakening in the second half of this year. Due to Burning Mans size and the global audience it attracts, it is inherently a more high-risk event with regard to its potential to spread the virus. With this in mind and out of concern for the health and well being of the band, our families, and our fans, weve made the decision to cancel the first eight dates of tour.. Bottom line the COVID virus is relentless, and it loves an audience.. The experiment was conducted in late August and saw 1,200 concert-goers converge on Quarterback Immobilien Arenain Leipzig where they were required to wear masks and were equipped with matchstick-sized contact tracers around their necks to track the spread of simulated viral particles in the arena. As organizers noted in the 2021 cancellation announcement, Voodoo Music + Arts Experience will take a pause in 2021 and will return to City Park for an epic Halloween experience in 2022. As Newport Folk prepares for a reduced capacity this year, organizers have chosen to pivot the celebration to two unique 3-day events of surprise performances, storytelling, and workshops. Additionally, tickets for this years NFF will be sold in phases rather than all at once. ET. In Florida, various beaches have reopened to the public, and in South Carolina, various businesses previously deemed non-essential are being allowed to restart their operations. The producers of such flagship electronic festivals as Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegaswhich is still slated to take place May 21st23rd, 2021announced details forSkyline, a two-day outdoor festival set to occur in Orlando, FL. It now appears that the two festivals will be postponed once again to April 2022. All proof of testing documents must be paired with a valid government-issued ID. Over the last week, a slew of artists have canceled upcoming shows at Red Rocks or pushed them to new dates in 2021. Over Labor Day Weekend, the band was forced toperform without drummerCarter BeaufordandbassistStefan Lessardafter both were exposed to the virus ahead of the bands run atThe Gorge. Head here for additional information and a full list of tour dates. Then, on March 18th, as the scope of thecoronavirus inevitable effects on the live events industrysuddenly became quite apparent, Bonnaroo organizers postponed the 2020 event to late September of this yearacommon reaction from large-scale, early-summer festivalsat that time. We sincerely hope that each one of you and your families and friends stay safe and well and that music is bringing you solace and inspiration. Organizers for the 4848 Festival have confirmed the rescheduled 2021 dates for the West Virginia music festival, which launched in 2019 and was scheduled to return for its second year in 2020 before canceling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. The Halloween music festival, slated for October 29thNovember 1st atThe Spirit of the Suwannee Music Parkin Live Oak, FL, is traditionally one of the last and most popular festivals of the fall season. This announcement affects venues like the1st Bank Center,Mission Ballroom,The Ogden Theatre, andRed Rocks Amphitheatre. We have been following Covid protocols but still had a positive test in our touring party. We are extremely sorry, but safety has to be first and foremost. The group is marketing the performance as the first indoor arena concert in the country since the pandemic beganapproved by the Governor., We have been in contact with the KY State Department of Health for many weeks working out the details and coming up with a plan that fulfills the safety protocols recommended by the CDC and the Commonwealth of Kentucky,Lexington Center CorporationCEO/PresidentBill Owensaid of the upcoming event. 2. I dont think its reasonable at this point to assume that this will be by September, especially for shows that dont have well-validated mitigation and social-distancing plans in place for their audiences and performers. The festival was originally slated to occur on April 2nd5th at Ventura, CAs Ventura County Fairgrounds, but was one of the many live music events affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The "Piano Man" crooner has been a regular performer at MSG in New York since 2014 when. The many parades hosted and highlighted during Mardi Gras by the citys various Krewes are an integral facet of the Big Easys storied culture, but the massive crowds they typically draw, from locals to out-of-town tourists, pose some clear issues in a city in which indoor concerts at bars and regular parades and second lines remain prohibited under the citys Phase 3.3 reopening protocols.