Some experts have warned that live music might not return until a COVID-19 vaccine is readily available, which could take years.
The CEO of Live Nation, Michael Rapino, whose company is responsible for thousands of concerts around the world, said during an investor call (source Variety) that the company plans to resume concerts, albeit at reduced capacity, over the next six months, with the aim of returning to “full swing” at the start of 2021. In the short term, Rapino said that Live Nation “will start slowly and small”, experimenting with shows without fans or at reduced capacity. Rapino mentioned several scenarios, including indoor concerts without fans that would be streamed online. Outdoor concerts could be organised with some fans, but where “there is enough space to be safe”. Rapino also stated that Live Nation will launch drive-in concerts similar to those already organised in Germany and Denmark.
At least temporarily, top-level artists who are used to playing in stadiums or arenas could instead play in theatres or clubs charging more expensive tickets, Rapino added. He also mentioned the state of Arkansas, the first US state to restart concerts with social distancing measures: “Whether it's in Arkansas or in other states that are safe and politically willing to proceed, we will do fan-less streamed concerts and reduced-capacity shows, because we can make the math work”
In Switzerland, Live Nation's Italian concerts were unfortunately cancelled, including Tiziano Ferro's two dates on Saturday 14 November in Zurich and Friday 11 December in Lausanne.
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