It is painfully clear that this will not be possible. Thursday, January 6th, 2022, 4:00 p.m. A new study by theIZA Institute of Labor Economics assertsthat the recent Sturgis Motorcycle Rallycan be linked to over 260,000 COVID-19 cases around the country. A majority of the shows will offer refunds when the new dates are announced or after 60 days if it takes extra time to find new dates. The 2020 edition of Pitchfork Music Festival, originally set to take place in Chicago in mid-July, has been canceled. Yesterday, aCounting Crows concert in Boston was nixed just hours before showtime after a member of the touring party tested positive for the virus. Right now, many states still have capacity and distancing limitations in place for large events, though those restrictions are being rapidly rolled back as we approach the summer. PerThe New York Times, Pfizer announced on Monday that an early analysis of its coronavirus vaccine trial suggested the vaccine was robustly effective in preventing Covid-19., The drug maker released only sparse details of the trial, based on the first formal review of the findings by an outside panel of experts, but did announce that the analysis found that the vaccine was more than 90 percent effective in preventing the disease among trial volunteers who had no evidence of prior coronavirus infection.. 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. On the other side of the country, a new development at Red Rocks Amphitheatrewas spurred byThe Avett Brothers, who are set to headline a three-night run at the Morrison, CO venue July 9th11th. Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 5:00 p.m. In their announcement, organizers did not release any health/safety information regarding the gathering. Two nights at Minneapolis, MNsFillmore Minneapolis (8/26, 8/27) will then set up a stint atThe Cavernsin Pelham, TN (9/3-9/6), where the quartet added an extra, fourth show. Click here to see the full statement from the festival. To care about people being safe is very bad apparently, Williams said. For a full list of upcoming TAB tour dates, click here. Yes, we are heartbroken. On Tuesday, the Governors of both Texas and Mississippi lifted all COVID-related safety protocols and mask mandates and cleared all businesses to open at 100% capacity, against the warnings of health officials. The study takes a different approach, looking at the areas that sent the most people to the rally and how case trends changed after the event rather than direct contact tracing. So he delivered "Zanzibar," an album cut, deep in his set at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night. Vaccination rates are up, COVID infections are down, and there are almost too many concert announcements pouring in on a daily basis to fully comprehend (dont forget to check our Announcement Tracker for a weekly rundown). I can go see the president of the United States, take a test and if I pass the test, walk into the Oval Office, the New York Governor said with Wednesdays announcement. Mom and Dad have been fully vaccinated now, and we hope by September that any of you that want it will have had the chance (and we want to encourage you to get a vaccine when its your time).. The festival was set to take place June 5th7th and host a lineup featuring Twenty One Pilots,Marshmello,The Avett Brothers,Billy Strings, and many more. Billy Joel postponed NY shows to 2021 but you can still catch a virtual The Man, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, and more. Ticketholders who are unable to attend the new dates will receive emailed instructions on how to request a refund. Barcelona, SpainsPrimavera Soundhas officially been canceled, with organizers instead looking toward 2022. Organizers announced that instead of the physical gathering, the weekend originally slated for Lollapalooza will host a digital festival, complete with archival footage from past events as well as new footage from concerts around Chicago and beyond. The band will announce support later this week, according to a post made on Sunday afternoon. Lotusalso announced the cancellation of its four shows scheduled forUnion Transferin Philadelphia, PA (12/29, 12/30), andMr. Smalls Theatrein Pittsburgh, PA (12/31, 1/1). Billy Joel in Concert (RESCHEDULED for June 26, 2021) One clear-cut example of this staggered approach to 2021 is theArdmore Music Hall. Similarly,Umphreys McGeewas just forced to cancel eight upcoming tour dates after a member of the bands touring team tested positive for COVID-19. Even nationwide numbers of new cases and hospitalizations fall following the summer delta variant surge, the ripples of COVID-19s effects on the concert industry are still being felt. One such example isTedeschi Trucks Bandwhile the band on Monday pushed its 2021Wheels of Soul tour back to 2022, the same announcement noted that TTB would fill up those abandoned 2021 dates with some socially-distanced, pandemic-conscious alternate live shows. In addition to reports from festival organizers of large numbers of attendees choosing to get vaccinated due to Lollas requirement, Chicago Health Department officials on Tuesday maintained that there have been no signs that the festival was a super-spreader event.. So Im not saying anyone hasto get a vaccine or a negative test, but if you dont then you dont get to come to the show. Under the new rules, patrons who wish to attend any of the aforementioned venues will be required to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event. In other news, evangelical California Christian rocker/failed politicianSean Feucht hosted hundreds of maskless people at an unsanctioned prayer gathering in New Orleans on Saturday, prompting anger and frustration from citizens, local musicians, and city officials alike. The testing to me is key. Now, organizers are throwing in the towel on 2020 and looking toward May 28th30th, 2021 for their anniversary celebration. We can handle 3,000, no problemo. All festival tickets purchased will be valid during the new dates, however, the festival has announced that refund and exchange options will be available in the coming days should any patrons not be able to attend the new dates. It appears that this may not be the case and, if Resonance is ultimately canceled, would mark a major movement of the metaphorical line in the sand for mass gatherings. While festival cancellations and one-year deferments are nothing new in 2020, this added musical incentive for fans to hold on to their tickets is something we havent seen until now. Billy Joelalso had to make adjustments to his tour schedule on Wednesday afternoon, pushing his January 14th performance at New York Citys Madison Square Garden to August 24th. After exploring all possible options for hosting Boston Calling this year, we have made the difficult decision in conjunction with local and state authorities to cancel the 2021 festival. The announcement follows Live Nations main competitorAEGs announcement that all staff and patrons must be vaccinated as of October 1st. Stay safe! 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. Just a few weeks ago, we were optimistic about where our business, and country, were heading. With this in mind, make sure that the HulaCrew you travel to the fest with have followed the rules and regulations were implementing.. When we played what would be our final show of 2020, March 11 at Portlands Moda Center, we believed we would be back on the road sometime this Fall. Even as venues across the country and around the globe remain closed, the industry as a whole has begun taking important steps. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the move really undermines all of the sacrifices that have been made by medical professionals, doctors, nurses, EMS workers, firefighters, police officers, municipal workers, people in the community.. Billy Joel 's last concert of the year has been canceled, the Piano Man told fans . The large scale gathering also marks the final megafestival of the summer to be rescheduled, following others such asCoachella and Bonnaroo. In place of the scrapped fest, the band will offer would-be Timeland attendees first crack at tickets for an as yet unannounced March 2022 show in Melbourne. Keep an eye on our concert, tour, and festival announcement tracker for the latest updates. It is appreciated, that for whatever reason, those planning on attending the shows may not feel comfortable doing so, so by moving the tour we can alleviate some of those concerns and in turn that will allow the band and the crew to prepare with less unpredictability and create a show that both the band and fans alike will treasure and enjoy.. The new dates will see the Grammy-winning bluegrass phenom hit the road in late July and travel through January 1st, 2022. Tipitinas,Maple Leaf Bar, andd.b.a. 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. I did hear from some artists who wanted to confirm, Hey, weve got a show coming up. "Nothing is more important to me than the safety and well-being of my band, crew, and the fans; so due to unfortunate COVID-related circumstances, we made the decision to reschedule the January 14th concert at MSG," Joel wrote in a statement on his website and social media alongside the official announcement. We are again happy to say that the vast majority of our lineup is able to move with us and join us in August for our 20th anniversary celebration. Well continue to keep an eye on the various events still scheduled to take place during June and July timeframe as their viability continues to change by the day. Billy Joel performs at Eden Park on December 3 in Auckland, New Zealand. 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 spring shows and festivals have rescheduled to later in the summer months, it seems like the line of event viability may be moving further away towards the fall months. While many artists are trying to figure out how to forge on, ever more are once again throwing in the towel. Thank you for your incredible continued support. The events organizers stated that the exact timetable on these closures is still unknown, and that they are working with officials to find the best, and safest, solution possible. 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. Weve not seen any change in terms of the demographics [of COVID-impacted patients] here in Chicago. Three weeks ago, Lollapalooza took place in Chicago with testing/vaccination protocols and welcomed an estimated 400,000 people throughout the weekend. The 2020 edition of LOCKN Festival, originally scheduled to take place on June 19th21st in Arrington, VA, has been postponed until the Fall. Given that it ends just two days before the fall equinox, many festivalgoers looked to it as the safety net after a canceled summer. As tours continue despite the surging delta variant, various bands and events have issued updated safety guidance and vaccine/mask requirements for upcoming shows. Conversely, the U.K. government has announced that indoor concerts will return to England beginning on August 1st. It was not confirmed whether the support lineup will remain intact for rescheduled dates. 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. Meanwhile, the bands sold out three-night run in Chicago, originally rescheduled from April 2nd4th, is still set to occur August 20th22nd. The cancellations continued on Sunday asBilly Strings announced that he has called off his 20212022 New Years run, initially set to take place atGLC Live at 20 Monroein Grand Rapids, MI on December 30thJanuary 1st, due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests in his touring party. When the rescheduled concerts take place in January, proof of full vaccination will be required for all attendees over the age of 12. The two announcements follow the cancellation of the Global Dub Festival (scheduled for May 15th) earlier in the week on Tuesday. BottleRockNapahas officially canceled its 2020 event after initially postponing from May to October back in March when the coronavirus cancellations began. 12/18/2022. He added that the prospect of a 75%-plus capacity re-opening in the largest U.S. markets was within sight.. While this is certainly a step toward some sort of normalcy in terms of live concerts, its only a small one. When the pandemic hit in March, the event was rescheduled for September 9th11th. During this difficult time we also respect the fans who want their ticket money back. A statement shared by the festival on Monday morning reads. From this, we can assume that the production giant has accepted the doomed fate of live events in May, but continues to hold out hope for events later in the summer for the time being.