Coronavirus UK: Venues may have metal detector-style arches

Audiences could have to walk through metal detector-style arches spraying disinfectant mist as they enter music venues and theatres under raft of new Covid measures to get doors open Plans for the arches have been promoted by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber Recently met with Oliver Dowden, the Culture Secretary, to see them in action  Welcomed … Read more

National Theatre axes 400 casual jobs as UK venues struggle

The National Theatre today confirmed that 400 casual workers will lose their jobs as the theatre industry continues to feel the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.  The NT revealed it will pay 250 front of house and 150 backstage staff members until the end of August but they will not be kept on afterwards.  The … Read more

Pub chain Young’s plans to reopen its venues from mid-July with one-metre social distancing enforced

Pub chain Young’s plans to reopen its venues from mid-July with one-metre social distancing enforced and hopes to have ALL 276 sites open by August Young’s will implement social distancing guidelines in the capital’s beer gardens The firm was given a three-month holiday for its tenanted pubs back in March Chief Executive Patrick Dardis said … Read more

Couples continue to be left out of pocket by wedding venues

Wedding venues could be breaking the law by exploiting unfair terms and conditions to avoid refunding couples for cancellations due to coronavirus, new research has revealed. Many frustrated couples are struggling to obtain refunds – often tens of thousands of pounds – from their wedding venue after the event had to be cancelled or postponed … Read more

Ireland may keep pubs, bars and sports venues closed until there is a coronavirus vaccine

Ireland could keep pubs, bars and sports venues closed for 18 MONTHS until a coronavirus vaccine is found Health minister Simon Harris said Ireland’s focusing on getting pupils to school It could be 12 to 18 months before a new vaccine is available for mass use Ireland has recorded 571 deaths and 14,758 cases of … Read more